Aman Poddar's Art Of The Slow

Ahead of his solo exhibition in Delhi, a showcase of handcrafted jewellery collection and watercolour paintings, a conversation with the artist on why slowness is integral to his creative process

- ADITHI REENA AJITH

Was what I wanted to pursue," he says. At a time when he was uncertain about his career path, Mumbai-based jeweller Viren Bhagat's and Italian jeweller Giovanni Corvaja's work left a lasting impression on him and solidified his decision to pursue jewellery design. In ‘Dve’, ‘Genesis’ is a special piece created by Aman, incorporating techniques he learned during his apprenticeship with Corvaja. Beyond these direct influences, Aman finds inspiration in unexpected places. "Artists can inspire me even if their work looks nothing like mine. Sometimes just being out in nature or having certain experiences sparks creativity," he says. "But Bhagat and Corvaja definitely deserve special mention."

The art of handcrafting "I'm drawn to handmade things," Aman says, explaining his deep appreciation for craftsmanship. He finds immense satisfaction in dedicating weeks—sometimes over a hundred hours—to creating a single piece.