Shohei Ono / Plant Pot Small I

The new glaze "Shirogane" by contemporary ceramic artist Shohei Ono brings out the powerful 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 with his unique techniques and strict firing embody a generous and powerful presence that combines softness and roughness, characteristic of his work.

The "Shirogane" glazed flowerpot is a valuable piece specially made by Shohei Ono for Rurbanism. His flowerpot works are rarely presented in solo exhibitions, and opportunities to find them 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 flowerpots.

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

Growing up under 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 the certain weight felt when held and their generous shapes carry a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a powerful presence to the space beyond daily life. They serve not only as dishes for serving food but also show a new expression as art pieces when used for flower arrangements or displayed as objects, captivating the hearts of viewers.