Asya Miller AWARD.ART

The Artist Identity Behind ArtMillerStudio

I am Asya Miller, an independent mixed-media artist based in Nahariya, Israel. Since 2023, I have explored the possibilities of epoxy resin beyond conventional decorative objects, combining it with wood, charcoal, stone, lace, and light. My practice moves between sculptural wall pieces and functional artworks, including mirrors, clocks, and tables.

Rather than relying on a single signature material, I am drawn to unexpected combinations and the tension between opposites: raw and refined, fragile and resilient, natural and industrial. Some of my pieces begin with a detailed plan; others evolve through hands-on experimentation.

My aim is to create individual works that challenge familiar ideas about everyday objects and give interior spaces a distinctive identity. I continue to develop my practice through independent projects and specialized training in resin techniques.

PRODUCITON

THE WORK

A story in motion

Main Materials Used to Create the Artwork

1. Natural wood charcoal

2. Epoxy resin

3. Artificial moss

4. Powdered and liquid pigment (colourant)

5. Nylon

6. Acrylic paints

7. Natural stones

8. Clear UV-curing resin

Additional and Main Parts and Elements Present in the Artwork

1. Mirror

2. Remote-controlled, colour-changing LED strip

3. Fittings for hanging the mirror on the wall

  • Medium

    Mixed-media wall sculpture incorporating a mirror and LED lighting.

  • Dimensions

    • Overall diameter: 54.5 cm (including the frame).

    • Maximum depth of the charcoal frame: 6 cm.

    • Thickness of the sculptural water splash: 4.5 cm.

    • Year created: 2026.

  • Tools Used for Working on and Creating the Artwork

    1. Mirror: A ready-made, store-bought mirror.

    2. Frame: Natural wood charcoal secured and treated with epoxy resin. Tools and protective equipment used when working with resin included scales, a measuring cup, gloves, plastic cups, scissors, tape, an apron, mixing sticks, and a protective mask. The charcoal was coloured using epoxy resin mixed with powdered and liquid pigments, as well as acrylic paints applied with brushes.

    3. Lava: Natural wood charcoal was attached using Moment adhesive. Stiff nylon was used to form the lava, which was then painted with acrylic paints, coated with UV-curing resin, and cured under a UV lamp.

    4. Water: Part of a plastic bottle and translucent resin tape were used to shape the water element. The form was gradually built up and refined with UV-curing resin, curing it under a UV lamp. All individual droplets were also made from UV-curing resin and cured under the lamp.

    5. Earth: Artificial moss and natural stones were attached using Moment adhesive.

    6. Mirror Mounting: Metal mounting fittings were attached to the back using small screws sized to suit the frame and fittings, and additionally secured with Moment adhesive.

    7. A drill driver and milling bits were also used during the artistic and creative process.

ELEMENTS IN REFLECTION

THE STORY

  • “Elements in Reflection” explores the moment when opposing forces begin to coexist. The outer frame is made of charcoal — a material that holds the visible memory of fire. At its centre is a mirror: a quiet, reflective surface that draws the viewer into the composition. A transparent drop of resin embodies water, like movement frozen in time. Light shines through from within the charcoal frame, bringing the work from darkness into radiance.


    These materials are more than decorative: each changes how the others are perceived. The work began as an exploration of contrasts and continues to evolve through practical choices involving texture, transparency, and light. It poses a question: can something that bears the scars of fire also become a place where new life begins?


    This is a work of art with a depth of meaning that I want to share with the world.

    There is light and life in everything — look!