About Mia

Mia Vilcins is an award winning designer-maker creating contemporary curiosities and wearable jewellery using a variety of materials and techniques, including metalsmithing, lapidary, embroidery, and assemblage.

Mia’s work has been exhibited at locations including Munich Jewellery Week, Galerie Marzee, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and London Craft Week.

Playing with the notion of value, Mia uses precious metals and gemstones alongside objects that have been thrifted, gifted, and collected, layering history and nostalgia into familiar yet enigmatic forms.

Much of Mia’s work features creatures and characters, giving personality, and sometimes movement, to the miniature sculptures and art objects.

Mia’s work also reflects on language, utilising word play, and reflecting on the origin and lost meaning of phrases and idioms in our day to day lexicon.

A lover of historical objects that tell of social history, Mia is inspired by Wunderkammer, Automata, mementos, and fashion accessories, bringing these inspirations into whimsical items intended to bring moments of joy and wonder to the wearer and viewer.

Mia graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2024, from the MA Jewellery & Metal course.

Prior to that Mia studied at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, gaining a BA in Fashion Jewellery.

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Mia works from studio in east London.

Mia is available for commissions, tutoring and workshops.

To contact Mia for enquires please email miavilcins@gmail.com