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About Me

Agnes Horvath

I’m Agnes Horvath, a Hungarian artist living in North England, creating realistic 1:12 scale miniatures for collectors around the world. My work is inspired by history, folk art, and the everyday objects that quietly shape our lives, with a special love for the 19th and 20th centuries.

 

Alongside my miniature practice, I also developed the PAC-PEN, and other micro size clay tools, designed to support artists who share a love for detailed, small scale work.

I mainly create ceramic and food miniatures, recreating familiar forms with careful attention to surface, texture, and character. Alongside these, I enjoy making rare and unusual pieces that are seldom seen in miniature, objects that invite curiosity and feel special to own.

My artistic journey began with drawing in childhood, followed by early experiments with pottery clay in the 1990s. After moving to England in 2016, I discovered polymer clay, which allowed me to combine traditional ceramic sensibilities with the precision needed for miniature work.

With a background in photography, history, and anthropology, and years spent working as a cataloguer and researcher in an auction house in Budapest, research and observation remain at the heart of my process. I love tracing the stories behind objects and translating them into miniature form.

From research and making to photography, each piece is created with care, historical sensitivity, and an appreciation for materials. Wherever possible, I use techniques and finishes that reflect the original full scale objects.

I am constantly inspired by the world around me and the history that has shaped it. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my passion with others and to help preserve our heritage for future generations.

Press

Ali, Moi: "Instagram Identities" DollsHouse & Miniature Scene, Issue 353. October 2023.

Monroe, Alice: "Interview With An Artist" American Miniaturist, Issue 223. December 2021.

"Where I Work" Dollshouse World, Issue 347. December, 2021.

"Agnes loves tiny, secret world she's discoveredDollshouse World, Issue 344. September, 2021.

Tinapple, Cynthia: "Tool Of The Week" Studio Mojo, #516 June 2021.

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