Shohei Ono / Plant Pot Large C

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 certain transparency and freshness. Depending on the angle of the light, it displays a variety of expressions where simplicity and elegance intertwine, with each view being unique.

Shohei Ono maintains a rare creative stance 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 techniques and strict firing of "Shirogane" possess a generous and powerful presence that embodies both softness and ruggedness, 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.

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

The vessels born from the certain weight when held and their generous shapes carry a quiet tension beneath their simplicity, giving a powerful presence to the space itself 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.