When we think of tiny sculptures, we usually imagine small figurines that rest in the palm of our hand. However, the works of British sculptor Willard Wigan are much smaller than that. His sculptures are barely visible to the naked eye and can fit in the eye of a needle.
Wigan started his sculpting career at a very young age, finding solace in the art after struggling in school due to undiagnosed dyslexia and Asperger syndrome. Over the years, the artist honed his skills to the point that he was able to make pieces on a microscopic level. His sculptures now measure at around 0.0002 inches, and he still hasn’t given up on trying to make them even smaller.
His passion for micro-sculpting made Wigan a world-famous artist and brought him numerous recognitions. He received MBE from the British Queen, earned an honorary Doctorate from Warwick University, and exhibited his works across the world.
Wigan is also a Guinness World Record holder. He set the record for the smallest hand-made sculpture in the world in 2017 with a piece depicting a human fetus that is measured at 0.078 by 0.053 microns. He has crafted the world’s tiniest Statue of Liberty as well.
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