Karen Collins
Miniature sculptures are the specialty of artist Karen Collins. She is the founder of the African American Miniature Museum and speaks about her work; “For me, the museum was a way to turn the negativity into something positive and share the stories of our ancestors’ strength and perseverance through hardship.” As a teacher, I can use her work to illustrate history while celebrating her as an artist. More information on Karen Collins can be found here and here.
Willard Wigan
The tiniest sculptures in the world are created by Willard Wigan. The sculpture shown above is the Obama Family waving hello from the inside of the eye of a needle. Wigan’s art is a wonderful example of taking the time to develop ones craft. Wigan’s story is inspiring for students, I encourage you to read more… information on Willard Wigan can be found here and here.