Shohei Ono / Plant Pot Small L

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 holds a sense of transparency and freshness. Depending on the angle of the light, it shows a variety of expressions where simplicity and elegance intertwine, with no two views being the same.

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

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.

Raised under the guidance of his father, ceramic artist Teppei Ono, he continues to create while deeply engaging with nature, digging clay from the mountains and preparing the raw materials for glazes from scratch after becoming independent.

The vessels, born from a solid weight felt when held and a generous shape, harbor a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a powerful presence to the space itself beyond daily life. They can serve as dishes for serving food, and when used for arranging flowers or placed as objects, they reveal a new expression as art pieces, captivating the hearts of those who see them.