Shohei Ono / Plant Pot Small F

The new glaze "Shirogane" by contemporary ceramic artist Shohei Ono brings out the strong texture of the clay itself while also possessing a beautiful and serene expression that embodies a sense of transparency and freshness. Depending on the angle of light, it shows a variety of expressions where simplicity and elegance intertwine, with each view being unique.

Shohei Ono maintains a rare production approach, personally digging clay from the mountains and handcrafting the raw materials for glazes from scratch. The vessels created with the unique techniques and rigorous firing of "Shirogane" embody a generous and powerful presence, where softness and ruggedness coexist, characteristic of Ono's work.

The "Shirogane" glazed flower pot is a valuable piece specially made by Shohei Ono for Rurbanism. His flower pot works are rarely presented in solo exhibitions, and opportunities for them to circulate in the market are extremely limited, making them highly rare pieces.

In the future, Rurbanism will introduce a variety of works, including Shohei Ono's flower pots.

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

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

The vessels, born from a certain weight when held and a generous shape, harbor a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a strong presence to the space itself beyond daily life. They can serve as dishes for serving food, and when used to arrange flowers or placed as objects, they reveal a new expression as art pieces that captivate the hearts of viewers.