Blob Set. All images Aman Khanna, shared with permissionAman Khannas Cast of Clay Personalities Meet at the Corner of Form and FunctionDecember 9, 2024CraftDesignJackie AndresAman Khannas symbolic ceramic sculptures, referred to as Claymen, are hand-crafted in New Delhi by the artist and a team of assistants. With emotive faces and an approachable aura, the figures evoke the human condition, non-binding to any gender and representing the universal act of introspection.Refined and unembellished heads are a recurring motif within Khannas work. I have always been fascinated by human psychologythe thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that define us, the artist shares. Heads are not just a vessel for thoughts and feelings but also encompass the face, which is how we recognize and connect with one another.Blown AwayIn recent works, Khannas minimalist clay characters take on different roles associated with everyday functionality. For instance, the artist shares that the series of Headrest stool sculptures double as a seat and a metaphor for pausing and relieving the burden of modern life. Split Head Light and Table, vases within Blob Set, and Super Moon Lamps are all examples of practicality converging with aesthetics.You can discover more on the Claymen studios website, as well as Instagram.Super Moon LampsSplit Head Light and TableHeadrest StoolsAll is SwellServing HopeServing HeadsCharacters from All is SwellSuper Moon LampsHands-On ServersHumble Table LampsHeadrest StoolsNext article