swirlytown portfolio ( ˶°ㅁ°) !!

My name is Layla, and I am the owner, artist and creator of swirlytrinkets!

swirlytrinkets blossomed from the idea of a narutomaki; pink, swirly, and intricately shaped. 🍥 As an artist who specialises in eccentric, bright works, reminiscent of childhood nostalgia and heisei retro, I centre my works around familiar, well-loved characters, colours and themes. I love creating handmade trinkets, like trinket trays, hair-clips, and dessert-themed pieces with delicious details !! 🍮🥄˚₊‧

I believe that the core of good art lies in its ability to reconnect us with a version of ourselves that makes us feel something, whether that's our younger self, our present self, or somewhere sandwiched in between. That's why I adore making works that remind me of my younger self making little cakes and tarts with that one Whipple kit my mother bought me- my favourite plushies and dolls beside me !! Although those moments feel far away now, creating lets me hold onto that sense of wonder and turn it into something tangible.

I hope to spread this love for trinketry that's followed me from childhood to adulthood through all my works to anyone and everyone who may stumble across swirlytrinkets. There's no age limit to the delight and curosity that comes from making and collecting the little things that make us smile. Trinketing is for everyone. ₊˚⊹♡

I hope to spread my love for trinketry around the world. (♡ˊ͈ ꒳ ˋ͈)