Lona is only in her early thirties, but marked by life. She learned early on that in life, you take what you need. Her aura is at once sensual and weary. She knows exactly what she is doing—and even better, what others want to do. Men are drawn to her, but she decides how close anyone is allowed to get. People whisper about her in the neighborhood. Some consider her hardened, others see her as a woman who knows too much. But that leaves her cold. Lona is the woman who shows men how little they know about women.

Lona had to earn her knowledge of human nature the hard way. In endless, grueling shifts as a tram conductor, she experienced the microcosm of society in just a few square meters. She saw them all: the big shots, the party bosses, the exhausted female workers, the mothers with their frightened children, and the men in field grey on home leave. On Line 7, Lona learned to read faces like open books. She saw the loud boasting of the young recruits and the mute silence of the wounded. She saw the empty stomachs beneath expensive coats and the greed behind friendly words. She learned to distinguish genuine despair from feigned pity—and how quickly loud-mouthed arrogance turned into sheer, naked fear when the sirens wailed again. In agonizing hours in the dark cellars and bunkers, she grew increasingly numb—only to return afterward with her passengers to the burning remnants of the city, as if nothing had happened.

Historical Research

TinyLives characters are fictional, yet they are strictly based on the documented, everyday realities of civilian life. In-depth historical research and the lovingly crafted individual biographies form their human foundation. They give the character its identity, and the miniature its soul.

Hybrid Sculpting Workflow

The symbiosis of all available analog and digital tools for unsurpassed precision and authenticity: Generative technology establishes the proportions as well as organic facial expressions and gestures. This foundation clears the way for what is essential: the uncompromising, character-defining detailing of classic 3D sculpting. This is no digital shortcut, but rather the logical path to maximum anatomical and natural realism.

Precision 3D SLA Printing

Production is executed in premium BERGSWERK quality on high-resolution SLA multi-printer systems with an ultra-fine x/y/z resolution of less than 20 µm (<0.02 mm). Perfect calibration and targeted, intelligent anti-aliasing ensure maximum print quality, sharp details, and mirror-smooth surfaces as if cast in a single piece.

High-Performance Resin

The perfect balance of detail accuracy and resilience: The skin-toned premium photopolymer resin creates smooth, satin-matte surfaces that capture even the most delicate structures with razor-sharp precision. At the same time, its mechanical toughness provides the prints with enormous stability, significantly reducing the risk of breakage during handling.

Post-Processing

The direct route to your workbench: Every miniature leaves BERGSWERK carefully cleaned, fully cured, and freed from all support structures. Due to the production process, tiny contact marks may remain, but these can be effortlessly removed or smoothed out using a sharp scalpel and fine sandpaper.

The BERGSWERK Essence

Every TinyLives character is carefully researched, lovingly designed, and crafted with heart. They are the result of in-depth historical expertise, human creativity, and the transparent, purposeful use of all meaningful analog and digital technologies of our time—and I hope that is exactly what you see.