Willard Wigan: Hold your breath for micro-sculpture

The speaker shares his journey from childhood, where he was ridiculed at school, to discovering his passion for creating miniature worlds. Inspired by his mother's advice to respect the little things, he began building tiny apartments for ants. This led to a career in creating intricate sculptures on a microscopic scale, including famous characters and structures. His work involves precision and creativity, using unconventional materials like fibers and spider webs. The speaker emphasizes the beauty and complexity of small things, showcasing his unique art form.

What did the speaker's mother advise him to respect?

• The teachers

• The school system

• The little things

• The big achievements

What did the speaker create for the ants in his childhood?

• A school

• Apartments

• A tiny city

• A playground

What material did the speaker use to create the roof of the Huf Haus?

• A fiber from a teddy bear

• A piece of plastic

• A piece of paper

• A strand of hair

How does the speaker ensure precision while working on micro-sculptures?

• By using a laser cutter

• By working between heartbeats

• By wearing special glasses

• By using a magnifying glass

What unusual tool did the speaker use to paint his sculptures?

• A needle

• A brush made from a fly's hair

• A piece of cotton

• A toothpick

What is the material used for Charlton Heston's chariot?

• Plastic

• Gold

• Wood

• Silver

What did the speaker use to create the reins for the horse in his sculpture?

• A hair strand

• A piece of string

• A spider's web

• A nylon thread

What was the base of the most famous statue carved from?

• A metal shard

• A grain of sand

• A plastic piece

• A piece of wood

What did the speaker use to make the ship's flag?

• A piece of cloth

• A strand of gold

• A nylon thread

• A paper piece

What is the speaker's perspective on the best things in life?

• They are large and noticeable

• They are easy to achieve

• They are expensive

• They come in small packages