A British micro-artist has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record for creating the world's smallest handmade sculpture, a tiny smiley face that is completely invisible to the naked eye. David A. Lindon, an artist from Bournemouth, Dorset, in the United Kingdom, crafted this extraordinary miniature artwork that measures an incredibly small 0.01104mm by 0.01233mm.
The microscopic sculpture was carefully placed on a single microdot that forms part of the profile of the late Queen Elizabeth II on a first-class postage stamp. This positioning adds an additional layer of significance to the already impressive artistic achievement, connecting the contemporary art piece with royal imagery.
Lindon expressed his excitement about the record-breaking accomplishment, stating, "I am thrilled at this news and grateful for Bournemouth University for measuring it. My sculpture is so small that it is the same size as a particle of talcum powder, a human blood cell, mold spores, bacteria and even a fog droplet." These comparisons help put the truly microscopic scale of the artwork into perspective for the general public.
The measurement and verification of the sculpture required scientific precision and expertise. Scientists at Bournemouth University assisted the micro-artist in accurately measuring the sculpture, which he has titled "Yellow Smiley Face." Dr. Sarah Elliott, associate head of school of life and environmental sciences at the university, commented on the collaboration and its educational value.
"Our students will be fascinated to see the sculpture that David has created for us, and we hope that this will inspire students to think of life in miniature in different ways," Dr. Elliott said. The partnership between the artist and the academic institution demonstrates how art and science can work together to achieve extraordinary results.
This latest achievement represents a significant improvement over Lindon's previous world record. The artist revealed that "The Yellow Smiley Face sculpture beats my previous world record of the Red Lego Brick sculpture, which is bigger than this and measures 0.02517mm by 0.02184mm." This shows Lindon's continued dedication to pushing the boundaries of microscopic art and his ability to create increasingly smaller and more precise works. The progression from his previous record to this new achievement demonstrates the evolving techniques and skills in the field of micro-sculpture.
