Shohei Ono / Plant Pot Small-Long A

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 with the unique technique and rigorous firing of "Shirogane" embody a generous and powerful presence that combines softness and ruggedness, characteristic of Ono's 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 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 flowerpots.

Shohei Ono
Born in 1985 in Aichi Prefecture. Currently creating ceramics in Kochi Prefecture, Kami City. He grew up under the guidance of his father, ceramic artist Teppei Ono, and after becoming independent, he continues to create while deeply engaging with nature, digging clay from the mountains and preparing glaze materials from scratch.

The vessels born from the certain weight when held and the generous shape carry a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, providing a powerful presence that transcends daily life and enhances the space itself. As a vessel for serving food, as well as being used for flower arrangements or placed like an object, they reveal a new expression as art pieces, captivating the hearts of viewers.