An artist holding a terracotta form in the MIOS studio, surrounded by ceramic lighting and objects

THE STUDIO

MIOS (Made In Our Studio) is a New York–based sculptural lighting and object studio. The studio creates ceramic pieces that balance material warmth with considered form, merging contemporary tools with hands-on craft. Founded by Ukrainian artist Renata G. and team, MIOS approaches each piece as a conversation between hand, material, and process. Forms are first designed and digitally modeled, then brought to life in ceramic clay through additive printing techniques, hand finishing, glazing, and kiln firing. The result is work that feels both intentional and human—objects shaped as much by touch and intuition as by design.

The studio’s aesthetic, New Mid Century, carries forward the spirit of 20th-century reinvention into the present day. Drawing on Renata’s background in painting and sculpture, MIOS pieces are guided by sensitivity to proportion, surface, and balance. Unexpected outcomes are embraced, allowing each object to evolve naturally through making.

  • Geometric terracotta modular forms arranged in a repeating pattern
  • Overhead view of a glowing MIOS ceramic lamp against a geometric terracotta surface
  • Close-up of the woven ceramic texture on a MIOS Uni lamp
  • An illuminated two-tier MIOS Uni lamp in a softly lit interior
An artist beside an illuminated MIOS Uni lamp on a sculptural pedestal

THE PROCESS

Working primarily in-house allows MIOS to remain closely connected to every stage of production. Clay is chosen for its depth, permanence, and ability to age gracefully over time. Each piece is finished by hand, produced on demand, and crafted to endure—conceived as collectible design that can live comfortably in residential, gallery, and hospitality environments.

The studio favors thoughtful fabrication over mass production, with close oversight of quality and material performance. By keeping process local and intentional, MIOS ensures that every work reflects care, longevity, and respect for the material.

Whether lighting or object, every MIOS piece embodies a commitment to material exploration, considered process, and the quiet power of enduring design.

A terracotta Uni Single lamp with a glowing glass dome and textured ceramic base

LIGHTING

At MIOS, lighting is approached as sculpture — pieces designed to bring warmth, atmosphere, and softness into a space. The collection is defined by rhythmic ceramic patterns that feel almost textile-like, balancing structure with a sense of fluidity and ease. Paired with hand-blown glass domes in matte and softly layered ombré finishes, each piece emits a warm, diffused glow when illuminated, while maintaining a strong sculptural presence when unlit. Every object carries subtle variations in surface, color, and form, giving the work a human quality, refined yet organic, sculptural yet inviting.

Blue glazed High Pile ceramic vessel with a looping, textile-like surface

OBJECTS

The High Pile Collection extends the studio’s language into sculptural objects rather than lighting. It presents the counterpoint to the Uin Collection’s tightly woven forms—surfaces that open into loose, looping textures suggesting movement and softness. Each form is manipulated by the artist to capture a sense of rhythm within the clay. Though it recalls fiber-based craft, the work reveals its true nature in weight and density. Finished with a softly speckled glaze, each piece invites tactile engagement and celebrates variation—subtle nods to decorative tradition through a contemporary lens.

  • Hands shaping clay in the MIOS studio
  • A MIOS table lamp casting warm light beside a sofa
  • Close-up of a glowing glass dome and textured ceramic lamp base
  • White MIOS Uni Single lamps with glass domes displayed on dark plinths