Shohei Ono / Plant Pot Small H

The new glaze "Shirogane" by contemporary ceramic artist Shohei Ono brings out the strong texture of the clay itself while possessing a beautiful and serene expression that carries 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 by personally entering the mountains to dig up clay and handcrafting the raw materials for the glaze from scratch. The vessels created through his unique techniques and rigorous firing embody a generous and powerful presence that combines softness and ruggedness, characteristic of his work.

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

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

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

Growing up under the guidance of his father, ceramic artist Teppei Ono, he continues to create while deeply engaging with nature, digging clay 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 powerful presence to the space beyond daily life. As a vessel for serving dishes, as well as being used for arranging flowers or placed like an object, they show a new expression as art pieces, captivating the hearts of viewers.