Sculpture is an impressive form of visual art. It’s a common belief that the biggest or
the busiest sculptures are the best. However, that’s not necessarily true. Small, or even tiny, sculptures can be just as impressive. For example, Seattle-based artist Diem Chau is obsessed
with tiny things and her micro sculptures are so impressive, all because of their size.
the busiest sculptures are the best. However, that’s not necessarily true. Small, or even tiny, sculptures can be just as impressive. For example, Seattle-based artist Diem Chau is obsessed
with tiny things and her micro sculptures are so impressive, all because of their size.
Diem carves these sculptures into a medium we’re all familiar with… a favorite childhood toy.
Check out her series called “A-Z: Northwest Natives.”
Check out her series called “A-Z: Northwest Natives.”
Diem’s A-Z: Northwest Natives were made just using a box of crayons
and her incredible talent..
Each little crayon was carved into an animal or letter.
Each letter of the alphabet has a corresponding animal.
The details are incredible.
The exhibition runs through an alphabet of the natural inhabitants
of the Northwest US.
The Otter is adorable.
And the Painted Turtle is majestic, swimming towards the sunlight.
Diem’s art helps us love the little things in life.
Or more accurately, the tiny things.
BONUS: She doesn’t just carve crayons.
These are some of the carvings she made on the graphite tip of a pencil.
They, too, are stunning.
To see more of Diem’s miraculous and tiny works, visit her website, blog or Flickr account.
