About the Artist: Mariana Calderón

Mariana describes her inspiration for the Milagritos watch design:

“As a storyteller, my main motivation to create objects and images is to enhance the stories I want to tell."

"Handmade objects are dear to me, since they carry skill, history, a sense of belonging and, I believe, a small part of the creator’s soul."

“Making a watch with all these symbols is a condensation of my love for tangible objects, the stories they tell and the power we give to symbols.”

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Mariana Calderón

Originally from Mexico, Mariana Calderón is a London-based writer, creative multitasker and a valued member of the Mr Jones Watches production team.

Either in illustration or written fiction, the core of her work is bold and unusual combinations that feature pop culture elements, spirituality and the supernatural.

With a BA in Fine Art, the physicality of traditional drawing techniques fits her style: heavy on saturated colours, defined ink lines and comic book influences. She had always been interested in fashion and wearable objects since whatever we choose to wear tells an intimate story about ourselves.

A mother and an artist, Mariana is constantly taking on new challenges and will always be fascinated by all things spooky.

You can see more of Mariana's work here.