BELLA TYLEN

Bella Tylen works from her studio in Dallas, Texas, creating ceramic sculptures that celebrate imperfection and playful experimentation. Working primarily in glazed white stoneware, Tylen creates vessels that are intentionally wonky and alive with character, developing forms that embrace peculiar shapes and off-kilter proportions.

Tylen's work is defined by her love of spirals, which appear as handles and decorative elements throughout her pieces. Her "Peculiar Patina" collection emerged from pure experimentation at her dining room table, resulting in creature-like vessels that balance functionality with sculptural presence. She occasionally incorporates materials like silk ribbon, drawing inspiration from fashion houses like Schiaparelli.

Tylen believes art should create space for ritual and ceremony in daily life. Her wine decanters and ceremonial vessels are designed to slow down modern existence and honor connections with others. Whether creating spiral-handled urns or experimental teapots, her work invites viewers to embrace imperfection and find the sacred in everyday objects.