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Willard Wigan, MBE (born June 1957) is a British sculptor from Ashmore Park Estate, Wednesfield, England, the son of Jamaican immigrants, who makes micro miniature sculptures. His sculptures are typically placed in the eye of a needle or on the head of a pin. A single sculpture can be as small as 0.005 mm (0.0002 in). [1]
Willard Wigan previously created microscopic sculptures of a tiny crown to mark the King’s coronation.
Willard Wigan created the minuscule artwork of heavyweight champion Fury using specially adapted tools.
Micro miniature (also called micro art or micro sculpture) is a fine art form. Micro miniatures are made with the assistance of microscopes, or eye surgeon tools. [1] It originated at the end of 20th century. [2] The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City holds a micro-miniature basket made by a Pomo Native American artist around 1910. [3]
Dr Willard Wigan hopes to see the microscopic work exhibited in London and taken on a nationwide tour. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
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Miniature art includes paintings, engravings and sculptures that are very small; it has a long history that dates back to prehistory. The portrait miniature is the most common form in recent centuries, and from ancient times, engraved gems , often used as impression seals , and cylinder seals in various materials were very important.