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“I work between my heartbeat. I have one-and-a-half seconds to actually move. And at the same time I have to watch I don’t inhale my own work.”

Quote by Willard Wigan

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Willard Wigan is a British micro-artist renowned for his intricate artworks created at an extremely small scale. Born in 1957, Wigan has always been fascinated by the microcosm. Through years of practice and exploration, he has developed a unique skill of micro-engraving, capable of carving complex patterns and sculptures on the tip of a needle. more

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