"Wizard of Oz" in the eye of a needle.
The British mini-sculptor Willard Wigan creates these incredible mini sculptures that have already the status of “the eighth wonder of the world”. The process of creating is very delicate and almost anything can affect his work. So, the artist “enters a meditative state in which his heartbeat is slowed, allowing him to reduce hand tremors and sculpt between pulse beats”. It’s just impressive what efforts artists should do in order to achieve the desired effect. See his gallery here.
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Who has time to do this? Apparently this guy, which is sort of sad in a way.
Oh, I messed up with the name thing.
The "Wizard of Oz" on a needle is awesome. It's amazing how the artist can work on such a small surface but still make the characters. It's really cool.
-PK8
After reading this I felt compelled to try it and it is imposable to pick up a piece of clay small enough. Willard Wigan (awesome name) has some seriously great fine motor skills.
It's definitly unique. I always thought artists think BIG, but I guess sculpting small is this artist's way of thinking BIG.
Who ever is the one who creates this has to be crazy patient. I saw one like it except it was of the presidential family.
Wow! This is amazing! He must be a very devoted artist to be able to enter a "meditative state in which is heartbeat is slowed". This artist shows how it doesn't matter the size- it is still art!
I cannot believe this guy! He's so amazing, but he must have very small fingers!
It's amazing how this man is able to create such a detailed replica with space the size of a needle. I could barely sculpt anything that looked remotely like the characters from the Wizard of Oz, let alone do it on a needle! That's so cool!
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