“I became obsessed with making more and more tiny things. I think I was trying to find a way of compensating for my embarrassment at having learning difficulties: people had made me feel small so I wanted to show them how significant 'small' could be.”
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Willard Wigan
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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