Shohei Ono / Plant Pot Large B

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

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 strict firing of "Shirogane" carry a generous and powerful presence that embodies both softness and ruggedness, characteristic of Ono's work.

The "Shirogane" glazed flowerpot is a precious 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 pottery in Kami City, Kochi Prefecture.
Raised 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 when held and their generous shapes harbor 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 arranging flowers or placed like objects, captivating the hearts of viewers.