Shohei Ono / Tower of Rust (Art Piece) Small B

Diameter (φ) 240mm × Height (h) 390mm

The ceramic art pieces by contemporary ceramic artist Shohei Ono are a highly rare collection, presented only in limited solo exhibitions.

This work, "Tower of Rust," is one of the pieces in the "Rusting Forms" series, themed around "the beauty of decay." By oxidizing the surface through a special firing process, it creates a texture that resembles rusted metal, visualizing the decadent beauty brought about by the passage of time. This texture is not achieved using conventional "rust glaze," but through a unique technique.

This piece, "Tower of Rust," is a large ceramic work with a strong presence within the "Rusting Forms" series. It can be appreciated as an art object, and its uses can expand through the imagination of the user, serving as a stool or side table.

Shohei Ono

Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1985. Currently creating pottery in Kochi Prefecture, Kami City.

Growing up under the guidance of his father, ceramic artist Teppei Ono, he continues to work while deeply engaging with nature, digging clay from the mountains and preparing glaze materials from scratch after becoming independent.

The vessels, born from a solid weight and generous shape when held, carry a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a strong presence to the space beyond daily life. Not only serving as dishes for food, but also when used for arranging flowers or placed like an object, they reveal a new expression as art pieces, captivating the hearts of viewers.