
TYL
One-of-a-kind Art Doll

This character was inspired by a medieval European peasant trickster whose merry pranks were the
source of numerous folk and literary tales.
Tyl is my interpretation.

The character’s surname, Eulenspiegel, may be translated literally to mean ’owl glass’ or ‘owl mirror’. Metaphorically speaking, this name has been interpreted to mean ‘wise reflection’. Considering that Eulenspiegel plays the
part of the fool, he serves as a mirror by which
society could judge itself.
Source: www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/till-eulenspiegel-0010776


Tyl was created in 2019 for the Jury Gallery of the Quinlan Art Doll & Teddy Bear Show. He feels very honored and he thanks everyone who voted for him:
2019 Hellen Bullard Award of Excellence
2019 PDMAG Gold Award Artist Choice



He and his owl are hand-sculpted from polymer clay.
His pants are also sculpted and his coat and hat are
made from leather.
He is about 14 inches tall.


Tyl is part of a private collection.
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