Knud Jans was a self-taught ceramicist and artist. He began his career in 1948 and opened his own ceramics workshop in 1958. From 1951 to 1956, he was a member of the artist collective Spiralen, where he distinguished himself with his spontaneous, abstract forms – strongly inspired by the renowned CoBrA painter Asger Jorn. Jans worked experimentally with materials and was deeply engaged in the tactile qualities of an artwork, a focus evident in his ceramics, paintings, and graphic works.

His art has been widely represented in exhibitions – from his debut show at Klyngen (1945–47) to Kunstnernes Efterårsudstilling and his extensive work through Spiralen. Knud Jans’ pieces unite functionality with sculptural form, created with a profound understanding of ceramics as a medium. His unique style, where raw and refined elements meet, makes his art timeless and highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts alike.