Roberta Modulo

Hands and Heart Behind Nikah Costa

Brazilian-born, Vienna-based polymer clay artist and educator.

Her jewellery spans intimate, narrative pieces exploring themes of resilience, as well as bold, colourful statement pieces rich in detail.

Experience

2002 - Bachelor in Human Nutrition, Universidade Anhembi Morumbi

2011 - Postgraduate in English Language, Universidade Padre Anchieta

2017 – Present Independent study and practice in Polymer Clay

2023 - Polymer Week, Pilsen, Czech Republic

Master classes with Kathleen Dustin, Fabiola Pérez and Hee-Ang Kim

2023 - Master class with Rita Botelho, Porto, Portugal

2024 - Master class with Beatriz Cominatto, São Paulo, Brazil

2024 - Polymer Week, Pilsen, Czech Republic

Master classes with Loretta Lam, Christine Dumont and Enkhe Tserenbadam

2025 - Polymer Week, Pilsen, Czech Republic

Master classes with Nadia Lunkina, Sarah Shriver and Debbie Crothers

EXHIBITIONS

2023 - Festival of Brazil, Vienna, Austria

2025 - Earrings Galore - Heidi Lowe Gallery

2025- NYJW (Upcoming November 2025)

TEACHING / WORKSHOPS

2020 - Tutor at Brazilian Polymer Clay Symposium (online)

2023 - Tutor at Polymer Clay Symposium (online)

2025 - Lecturer, University of Arts Linz (Design & Technology Department)

2024 - Present Tutor at Polymer Clay workshops in Vienna

2025 - Speaker at Polymer Week "Beauty in the Darkness: The Healing Power of Art"

COLLABORATIONS

Feb 2024 - Sep 2025 – Angelegt Shop, Vienna (collaboration with slow fashion designers)