Just because you can't see something, it doesn't mean it's not really there

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Willard Wigan, a renowned micro-sculptor, gained attention through his TED talk in August 2009, where he showcased his unique art form and shared his inspiring journey. Overcoming a challenging childhood marked by undiagnosed dyslexia, Wigan discovered his talent for creating intricate sculptures at a minuscule scale. He employs a remarkable technique of slowing his heartbeat to carve and arrange his pieces within brief intervals, often just 1.5 seconds at a time. Wigan describes his art as a "fantasy world" that provided an escape from the criticisms he faced in school. The discussion highlights the dedication and patience required for such intricate work, drawing parallels to other forms of detailed craftsmanship, like fly rod building and origami. Wigan's work exemplifies the intersection of art and science, showcasing the extraordinary potential of human creativity.
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Posted on TED:
Aug 2009 19:46

http://www.ted.com/talks/willard_wigan_hold_your_breath_for_micro_sculpture.html"
http://www.willard-wigan.com/art-meets-science.aspx"

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Very dry funny delivery, kind of reminds me of Bill Cosby's humor.
Overcame difficult undiagnosed dyslexic childhood, discovered his ability as micro-sculptor
Even more amazing, he slows his heartbeat down and carves, arranges between beats... 1.5 seconds at a time.

In his own word's:
"It was a fantasy world I escaped to where my dyslexia didn't hold me back and my teachers couldn't criticize me. That's how my career as a micro-sculptor began."
Willard Wigan

As a teen I watched my Dad build a two piece fly rod jig from steel (60% degree V) a total of 6 pieces. Then, over a number of weeks shave, match, glue, and cure a bamboo fly rod, that was true without a twist. Quite amazing, at least for me at the time.

Not on the same level of difficulty as what Willard accomplished, but it took patience and perseverance. I never forgot the lesson.
 
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First time I've seen that guy was in this video a few years ago.


He's amazing.
I have an interest in this sort of stuff because I used to make tiny origami animals. Other kids in school learned how to make them at full size, but I kept going smaller and smaller until my fingers could no longer physically fold the paper. I had to start using my nails.
 
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