Artist Statement
Militsa is an artist, designer and maker based in Glasgow. She creates jewellery and objects as a means of communicating her thoughts and feelings and draws inspiration mainly from her surroundings and personal experiences. In her practice she explores various concepts that intrigue her, while triggering her creativity by experimenting with different materials. Through the use of discarded materials and found objects, she challenges the notion of value in materials and poses the question of what is considered precious and why.
Responsibility statement
I strongly believe that the damage the human race has brought upon this planet is tremendous and irreversible. Therefore as a human I find myself responsible for producing as little waste and damage to the planet as I can.
Nature, sustainability and recycling play a huge role in my practice and often initiate the ideas for my designs. In my studio I use safe, non-toxic alternatives to clean my jewellery and strive to keep my brand eco-friendly. For the creation of my pieces, I use recycled and eco-silver, leftover materials and found items. My packaging is recyclable or reusable and sourced from companies or small businesses who try their best to be sustainable.
Education
2021-2024
Silversmithing & Jewellery, Glasgow School of Art, UK
2018-2021
Jewellery Design, City of Glasgow College, UK
2013-2017
Interior Architecture, Decoration & Product Design, UoWA, Greece
Exhibitions
2023
Remnants of a future unknown, solo show at Plattform Schmuckkunst
This jewellery is 100RMB, Vonmo Gallery
Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire, Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers
Momentum, GSA Gallery Society at The Alchemy Experiment
Family Jewels, Glasgow School of Art
Revolution, Snag Metalsmith
2022
Intern exhibition, Vanilla Ink
Touch, Glasgow School of Art
Radical Jewellery Makeover Scotland
Student Medal Project, British Art Medal Society, New Ashgate Gallery
2020
Istanbul Jewellery Week
Romanian Jewellery Week, Assamblage National Jewellery Association
2019
*miscellaneous, Six Foot Gallery
Awards & achievements
2023
Artist in Residence, Plattform Schmuckkunst
2022
Winner of the Contemporary Cutlery Design Competition, The Cutler's Company
2021
Sustainable Practices Award, Precious Metals Workshop
Innovators Challenge, Bridge to Business
National finalist in fine jewellery making at worldskills competition
Memberships
2020
Precious Collective
2019
Business Collective Scotland
Ethical Metalsmiths Students
Articles
2022
National finalist in fine jewellery making at worldskills competition
https://www.worldskillsuk.org/success-stories/militsas-fine-jewellery-making-success-story/
2020
Work featured on 'Teaching during the time of COVID' article
https://artjewelryforum.org/articles/teaching-during-the-time-of-covid-part-1/