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Half CEnTury CollECTion
Half CEnTury CollECTion 50 years of Creating Microscopic artwork «Nothing» does not exist, although you cannot see something does not mean it doesn’t exist. — Willard Wigan Traveling Exhibitions 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.” age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for Wigan By was born in June 1957. One of 8 children, Willard suffered from a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor. Willard the then little known and undiagnosed condition of dyslexia, where upon he Today, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than was branded aahuman failure at cell. an Many earlyof age. 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I wanted to experiment nothing dida TED notachievement exist. award. received with the world we can’t see.’’ 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 By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses formed the name.” aside from the attention Willard has receivedfor fromants, media,which art and science worlds, collectors and audiences worldwide, Willard’s greatest goal remains quite simple; to inspire stepping-stones for his truly unique gift to become recognised as the world’s others with his micro-sculptures and to encourage others to live to his or her fullest potenmost acclaimed micro sculptor. tial. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BiGGEST impact,” says Willard. Now, the internationally renowned micro artist is known for sculpting the world’s smallest works of art. Inspired as a child to capture attention and awe in the smallest of details, Willard imagines and creates a microscopic world that entices people to look closer. 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 “My work is a reflection of myself,” says Willard. ‘I wanted to 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. 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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 MBE 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. 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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. 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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. 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. “Sometimes, the smallest things can make the BIGGEST impact,” says Wilin 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British lard. 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 Diamond Jubilee - 2012renowned 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. In celebration Born of the Diamond Jubilee to Willard Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Wilin Birmingham, England in 1957, suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia and was branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and lard paid tribute to such a land mark occasion by sculpting the Coronation peers, he found solace and peace within fantasies of nature and art. Crown onto the head of a pin. “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 Made from 24likecarat gold, encrusted diamonds, sapphires and ‘nothing.’ nothing doesn’t exist. with i wanted to experiment with this world we can’trubies, see.” By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for the Coronation Crown is laid on its cushioned bed, measuring in total less a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor. than one-third of a millimeter. 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 accepted measurement for and infrared radiation. Willard challenges his audience The artwork was bywavelengths Her Majesty, which was subsequently delito take a closer look, not just of his work, but also of the world around, and find beauty in the vered to her private in Aprilthe2012. Theof only to have the smallest ofsecretary things. He is breaking boundaries what is eyes considered humanlyseen possible andamongst unquestionably thewalls most globally celebrated micro-artist of all time—his work is considpiece are those the of Buckingham Palace. ered 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 i nternationally renowned Willard Wigan sculpts the world’s form of art. inspired as The Half Century Collection commences its World Toursmallest in August 2012. 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. This marks Willard’s 50th year of making micro sculptures. The dyslexia work and repreBorn in Birmingham, England in 1957, Willard suffered from undiagnosed was branded a failure at an early age. in order to escape the constant taunt from teachers and sents the varying skills and techniques used by Willard to perfect his craft... 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 Enter and enjoy the micro world of Willard Wigan... 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 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 THE FOUR SEASONS these unbelievable pieces, improvises bylife making own homemade tools –the a new The four season represents theWillard transformation of the cycle. his Birth is Spring, representing diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush. beginning, coming alive. Summer is the peak of life, Autumn is middle age and Winter represents Just fascinating brilliance, are the materials Willardand utilizes – bee honey asmeasurements adhesive, dust death.asSymmetrical precision that personified microscopic exacting make The Four Seasons depicts the transformation of the life cycle. fibers, clothing threads, spider webs, diamond dust, granules of sugar and grains sand. the four seasons such an advanced creation. The artist incorporated 4 needles to form oneofmaster- The Four Seasons piece. Each of the four trees are made from nylon taking 8 weeks to complete. in . 2007, the Queen of England awarded Willard the prestigious MBE (Member of the British The piece is made kevlar, nylon and painted withhasthe tip of Empire) from honor for his services to the arts.cotton, in addition,then Willard’s artistic genius been formally recognized by the world-leading Technology, Entertainment and Design institute, 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. 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. IT IS NOT 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 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 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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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. 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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. 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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 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. 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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. 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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 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. 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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 WAITING FORinLIFE 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 from was invited to be the the and 2009 World Conference and made Kevlar, thekeynote eggsspeaker fromduring nylon the nest from mireceived a TED achievement award. The birds are croscopically carved wood chippings. 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.” GOLD 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. HARLEY 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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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.” 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. 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. 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. 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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.” TANGO Willard tango. 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 thesethe unbelievable Willard improvises by making his sensuous own homemadedance, tools – a the captured poise pieces, and seduction of the most diamond chip is used for a scalpel and a hair from a dead housefly becomes a paintbrush. 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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 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 THE HUMMINGBIRD 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. In similar fashion toBirmingham, the Born in 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 way in which Willard 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 the Hummingbird has that the little things can be the biggest things. at school, i couldn’t express myself and felt the ability to control itsnothing doesn’t exist. i wanted to experiment with this world we can’t see.” like ‘nothing.’ By age five, Willard began creating tiny houses for ants, which laid the stepping-stones for heartbeat to 1/15th of its a truly unique gift as the world’s best micro sculptor. normal rate when perToday, Willard is an art world sensation with his micro-sculptures that measure smaller than forming certain tasks. 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 Made from nylon and 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 considcotton; Spider’s web ered by many to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” has then been placed Working under a microscope, careful to sculpt in the second and a half between heartwithin the eye of the beats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly needle to support the that rest on pinheads, diamonds, and inside the eye of a needle. To create detailed works these unbelievable pieces, Willard improvises by making his own homemade tools – a Hummingbird,diamond giving 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 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 YOU SHOULD nternationally KNOW 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. 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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. 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. 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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 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.” THE LAST SUPPER (2013) Undoubtably, The Last Supper must rank amongst the most complex and Working created under a microscope, careful to to sculpt in the second and a half between heartintricate of pieces by Willard date, whose interpretation of the beats, and not to inhale his own work at the same time, he is able to construct highly infamous event follows that of pinheads, Leonardo da and Vinci’s 1490 painting detailed works that rest on diamonds, inside the eye of amural needle. 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