Ryan Belli

Born and raised in the Hudson Valley, Belli studied at Vassar College before continuing his education at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. He honed his craft during a seven year apprenticeship with the Haas Brothers, working across a multitude of mediums to shape materials into unique, organic forms. His practice blurs the line between art and function by creating objects that are sculptural, furniture based, or  interactive, and that are both practical and thought-provoking. Belli’s work challenges the sterile minimalism often associated with contemporary design, instead embracing forms that invite curiosity and interaction. Drawing inspiration from radical Italian design, surrealism, and modernist craft traditions, his pieces feature exaggerated shapes, unexpected proportions, and a sense of movement that makes them feel dynamic and alive.