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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
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detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
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Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
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Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone 305.493.1181 ext. 112 • Skype ID: soniaterboss • www.creativeconnection.com
www.timeartgallerygf.com
Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
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formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone 305.493.1181 ext. 112 • Skype ID: soniaterboss • www.creativeconnection.com
www.timeartgallerygf.com
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detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone 305.493.1181 ext. 112 • Skype ID: soniaterboss • www.creativeconnection.com
www.timeartgallerygf.com
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that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone 305.493.1181 ext. 112 • Skype ID: soniaterboss • www.creativeconnection.com
www.timeartgallerygf.com
Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
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a human eyelash.
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
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50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
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in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
TOO
LATE
formally
recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Made from Kevlar, and nylon and painted with crushed oil paint, the piece
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
took 4 weeks advice
to complete.
from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
BEATRIX POTTER
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
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in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
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flowers.
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
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a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
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in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
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a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
from kevlar and paintpeers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
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work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
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that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
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‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
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measurement
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Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTER
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
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Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
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a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
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collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
THE LEPRECHAUN
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
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in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
EGYPTIAN QUEEN
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
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in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
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Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone 305.493.1181 ext. 112 • Skype ID: soniaterboss • www.creativeconnection.com
www.timeartgallerygf.com
Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
DINOSAUR
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
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advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
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Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
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a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
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Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
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detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
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collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
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collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
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Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
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name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
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and
collectors and
audiences worldwide,
Willard’s
greatest
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quite the
simple;
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others
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his
micro-sculptures
and
to
encourage
others
to
live
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fullest
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tial. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
from a dead flies leg which was found in a spiders web.
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50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
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nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
I HAVE A
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
DREAM
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
Although Willard was a young child in the 1960’s, he recalls the 17 minute
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
speech by Dr.Empire)
Martin
Luther
King. to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
honor
for his services
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
which
is made from a micro wooden particle, can actually be
received a TED achievement award.
The seesaw,
moved up and down, depicting a tilt in the level of power.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
PUSHING HIS LIMITS.....
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
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Willard
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Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
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fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
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in 2007, theamount
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Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
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advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
JEALOUSY
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
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pieces,
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in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
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a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
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Born in
England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
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failure
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peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
creates his artwork,
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
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that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
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a human
blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
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smallest of
things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
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Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartwithin the eye
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detailed works
these
unbelievable
pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
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chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
the illusion of itJustfloating.
as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
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Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
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detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a
diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush.
Just as fascinating are the materials that Willard utilizes – bee honey as adhesive, dust
fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains of sand.
in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
Empire) honor for his services to the arts. in addition, Willard’s artistic genius has been
formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute,
where he was invited to be the keynote speaker during the 2009 World Conference and
received a TED achievement award.
Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
PIETÀ
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartbeats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly
detailed works that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create
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in 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British
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Willard continues to challenge himself by striving to make each work even smaller and the
advice from his mother still guides him today – “The smaller your work. The bigger your
name.” aside from the attention Willard has received from media, art and science worlds,
collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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Half CEnTury CollECTion
50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork
i
nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s smallest form of art. inspired as
a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Wigan imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer.
Born in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was
branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and
peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art.
“My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. “What i wanted to do was show the world
that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt
like ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.”
By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for
a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor.
Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than
a human blood cell. Many of his creations can only be calculated by microns, a common
unit of measurement for wavelengths and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience
to take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the
smallest of things. He is breaking the boundaries of what is considered humanly possible
and unquestionably the most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
THE LAST SUPPER (2013)
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collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire
others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potential. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard.
Creative Connection • Aventura Corporate Center, 20801 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 403, Aventura, FL 33180
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