About Me
I'm Agnes Horvath, an artist specialising in realistic 1:12 scale miniatures for collectors and handcrafted micro tools for clay artists. I create detailed miniature objects and develops precision tools used in polymer clay, ceramic clay and metal clay work.
Based in the United Kingdom, we work independently in our studio with my husband, combining traditional hand sculpting techniques with carefully developed processes suited to miniature scale work. My practice focuses on realism, material accuracy and thoughtful craftsmanship rather than mass production, with most works created as one of a kind pieces or in very limited numbers with closely related designs.
I mostly make ceramic and food miniatures, recreating familiar objects with a lot of care for surface, texture, and personality. Alongside these, I also love working on rarer, more unusual pieces that you do not often see in miniature. Those are the ones that spark curiosity and feel especially meaningful to own.
I started out drawing as a child and later experimented with pottery clay in the 1990s. I was lucky to learn from Sándor Szerdahelyi, a Hungarian graphic designer and painter, who had a lasting influence on how I approach drawing and visual thinking.
My background is in photography, history, and anthropology, and I spent several years working at an auction house in Budapest. Because of this, research and close observation are still a big part of how I work. I enjoy uncovering the stories behind objects and translating them into miniature form.
From research and making to photographing the finished piece, everything is done with care, respect for materials, and an eye for historical detail. Whenever I can, I use techniques and finishes that echo the original full scale objects.
My work is collected by miniature art collectors and my tools used by artists working in polymer clay, ceramic clay and metal clay. My tools are designed for makers who work at small scale and need reliable, thoughtfully designed equipment that fits naturally into a compact workspace.
My miniatures are intended for collectors who value craftsmanship, subtle detail and the quiet storytelling that miniature objects can hold.
I believe that miniature art deserves the same level of respect and craftsmanship as work at full scale.
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 discovered" Dollshouse World, Issue 344. September, 2021.
Tinapple, Cynthia: "Tool Of The Week" Studio Mojo, #516 June 2021.