BDDW, Hand Sculpted Ceramic Tray

Artist and designer Tyler Hays founded BDDW with an approach rooted in traditional craftsmanship and material experimentation.

Raised in northeastern Oregon, he works across painting, sculpture, furniture, and ceramics, often developing his own materials and techniques throughout the creative process.

This hand-sculpted ceramic tray is finished in a warm amber glaze with hand-painted details. Crafted in Philadelphia using clay sourced from BDDW’s own Frankford clay pit, the piece reflects Hays’s involvement in every stage of making, from raw material to painted surface.

His exhibitions include The Art of Making Everything, a 2024 solo presentation at JO-HS in Mexico City, and his first UK solo exhibition at Blue Mountain School in London. His work has also been exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.