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Miki Eleta

Miki Eleta, born in 1950 in Višegrad, Bosnia-Herzegovina, is an artist, independent entrepreneur, sculptor and creator of horological art. His atelier is based in Zürich, Switzerland. Since 2008, he has been a member of the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI), the prestigious academy aimed at preserving the art of watchmaking. In April 2021, he became a member of the Academy of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), in Geneva, Switzerland. In September 2021, he was nominated for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève with his masterpiece named "SVEMIR".

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Miki Eleta was born in 1950 in Višegrad, Bosnia-Herzegovina. Seven years later, in 1957, he developed a passion for music and learned to play guitar. Until 1969, he completed his compulsory education and secondary school in his hometown, in Višegrad. In 1970, he studied at the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, until 1972. There, he studied social sciences.

When he was 23 years old, in 1973, he decided to join his sister in Switzerland. While he was planning to spend a few months in this country, he ended up living there in order to realize his dream: create his own machines. It was in the city of Zürich that he began his artistic career as a kinetic sculptor. At first, he focused his work on the restoration of antiques. It was only a few years later, in the 90s, that he specialized in timepieces mainly for exhibitions and outdoor spaces.

Since 2004, Miki Eleta specializes only in private timepieces orders and other exhibitions. He learned by himself and without training to create his timepieces. These are all unique works. They have been exhibited in many countries including China, Japan, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Germany.

Outside of his profession, Miki Eleta loves to ride his bike every day looking at his environment to get inspiration for his creations.