David A Lindon
The World's Greatest Micro Artist,
Renown for Unique Paintings & Sculptures.
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28th April 2024 - City Art Trail and Augmented Reality Experience
'He is now considered to be the greatest microartist of our time and has created multiple groundbreaking developments in the world of microsculpture.'
Enjoy Wolverhampton has worked with the Street Stories team. Follow the trail of artworks around the city and bring them to life with multi-sensory animations triggered by a free smartphone app. Download the Street Stories AR App and discover the tales Wolverhampton has to tell. street stories-app
Chris Long & David A Lindon - collaboration
Chris Long has spent the last 15 years creating geometric optical illusions; effects that can make shapes appear to be moving or 3D. His latest work has involved combining techniques to create even more pronounced optical illusions. His aim is to create dramatic effects that draw the viewer in as they work out what is going on in the piece. Chris has now partnered with artist David A Lindon. David specialises in recreating artworks and scenes in extreme miniature. They’ve collaborated to make a tiny version of the pixelated Rembrandt, so small it can fit on the surface of the hat worn by its main subject in the original.
The Night Watch - Pixelated & Microscopic collaboration
Artwork https://hammondgalleries.com
Chris and David have created a true masterpiece based of an original masterpiece from the Dutch Golden Age. Recreating Rembrandts famous The Night Watch Chris Long painstakingly recreated the painting using 32,000 5mm x 5mm squares, each tiny coloured square being painstakingly hand-mixed and hand-painted to create the pixelated artwork on display. This process was incredibly mentally and physically demanding taking 6 months to create. Further to this, Chris wanted to take his artwork even further partnering with David Lindon to create the smallest version of the Rembrandt to date within the artwork with the first collaboration of its kind. Within the black hat you can find within one of the pixel squares another version of the original painting created through David’s special technique. The microscopic Rembrandt painting is 2.2mm x 1.8mm made from over 60 individual components. It is the most technically difficult and physically demanding microscopic masterpiece David has created. He first creates his own handmade microscopic tools, each not visible to the naked eye. David has to work at night to avoid the vibrations of the daytime traffic, working for between 6-10 hours at a time. David enters an almost meditative state and is required to work between his heartbeats due to the pulse passing through his fingers being too much movement.
Where to find/
2/3 Princess Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HQ
street-stories.co.uk
https://hammondgalleries.com
10th April 2024 - News
My first solo exhibition
'Smallest Zoo in the World!' has been very successful thank you so much Change Makers Hub.
News, some of the animals have escaped and are now on the loose around Wolverhampton!
Where are they! More details to follow soon.
The whole exhibition will soon be available in a larger magnificent location in the city center!
31st March 2024 - The Metro
Inside the ‘world’s smallest zoo’ where animals can only be seen with a microscope
If you visit the exhibition of tiny animals created by the UK’s most famous microscopic artist, you’d better polish your glasses first. David Lindon has previously made headlines for recreating a Banksy painting as well as Mickey Mouse in teeny tiny proportions. He has now made a menagerie of miniature creatures for his first solo exhibition, the World’s Smallest Zoo, with each contained inside the eye of a needle, or even the head of a pin.
‘You cannot see them with the naked eye; they’re that tiny,’ David tells Metro.co.uk. ‘You have to look at them through the through the magnifier.’
The smallest exhibit on show in Wolverhampton is a penguin which is so small it sits on the head of a pin, at 0.25mm x 0.3mm. Most of the others are all smaller than 1mm in all directions.
Making the art is a painstaking process where things can go wrong in a heartbeat – literally.
‘You can lose the art in an instant,’ David said of his work done in a meditative state in the middle of the night to avoid noises and vibrations from traffic.
‘You have to basically become a dead man if that’s the right word; a zombie. You have to slow your heartbeat down. I’ve got to control every muscle every fibre of my body. I control the microscope with my feet, sat there at night with the curtains drawn.’
‘I must be mad and I don’t really enjoy it!’ David admits. ‘But when it’s done it’s such a relief.’
After the tension of creating the art – which sometimes really does get destroyed with a rogue twitch – he gets the joy and satisfaction from looking at the works and seeing others mesmerised.
That’s why he plans to be at his exhibition over the Easter weekend, wearing a purple pinstriped suit and ‘looking like Willy Wonka’ so he will be easy for guests to spot.
‘People look at the needles with their own eyes and can hardly see it at all as it’s so small. So then they do a double take and look at it again through the magnifier and go, ‘Oh it really is that small; I can’t believe it’. That’s the reaction I love.’
https://metro.co.uk
22nd March 2024 - Express & Star
'Smallest zoo in the world's' tiny tigers and puny pandas now on show in Wolverhampton
It is a wondrous collection of microscopic marvels and is opening today at Wolverhampton’s Change Makers Hub in Railway Drive for the Easter holidays.
The zoo features the largest collection of microscopic artworks - which have never been seen before - by the world-famous 'micro artist' David A Lindon.
https://www.expressandstar.com
6th March 2024 - Express & Star
Smallest zoo in the world coming to Wolverhampton
A micro artist is bringing his smallest zoo in the world to Wolverhampton later this month.
Taking over the Change Makers Hub, next door to Costa at Wolverhampton railway station, the exhibition features the largest collection of microscopic animals in the world created by world famous micro artist David A Lindon.
The zoo contains 24 handmade animals, each small enough to fit inside the eye of a needle, alongside six challenge towers to test if visitors have some of the skills to become a micro artist.
https://www.expressandstar.com
11th March 2024 - BBC News Online
Microscopic animal art to go on display
An exhibition of microscopic animals, so small that they fit in the eye of a needle, is to go on display in Wolverhampton. The Smallest Zoo in the World will take over the Change Makers Hub at Wolverhampton Railway Station from 22 March until 8 April.
The artwork has been created by David A Lindon, who specialises in the tiny creations.
Mr Lindon has previously created replicas of famous paintings, such as Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night and Edward Munch's The Scream, all within the eye of needles.
https://www.bbc.com
10th March 2024 - Smallest Zoo in the World.
First Solo Exhibition
Press Release
Wolverhampton welcomes World’s Smallest Zoo
The World's Smallest Zoo is a wondrous collection of microscopic marvels, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy a truly unique collection before it travels around the world!
The World’s Smallest Zoo is coming to Wolverhampton’s Change Makers Hub for the Easter holidays 22nd March to 8th April 2024
The World Premiere of The World's Smallest Zoo features the largest collection of microscopic artworks that have never been seen before by the World Famous micro artist David A Lindon. Each of these handmade masterpieces are so small they fit inside the eye of a needle!
The exhibition contains 24 display towers housing the detailed artworks under a protective dome. The collection includes animals, insects, birds and fish from all over the world! The microscopic dioramas show scenes from the Madagascan rainforest, Egyptian deserts, African savannah, Arctic ice caps and even the Australian Great Barrier Reef and many more.
The family-friendly exhibition is an immersive experience with video, integrated lighting and sound effects. For example, you can not only see the realistic dainty features of a Damselfly but you can also hear the flutter of it's micro wings.
In addition, an audio description is also available for each creation, describing the challenges David faced in making the art, but also lots of fun facts and figures about each creature. The 24 detailed narrations are entertaining and educational. David highlights the conservation status of each animal and examines the challenges of survival and the consequences of climate change.
The exhibition includes several video presentations by David about the Zoo, why and how he started on his artistic journey and how he makes his creations, including a number of world firsts!
Included in the exhibition are six interactive games, including a buzz tower and sliding puzzle. These fun challenges will test the visitors skills where you can measure your results against David, the zoo’s creator.
The World’s Smallest Zoo is the creation of renowned micro-artist David A. Lindon. At the exhibition you can learn about the British artist with a unique personal history and his engineering career.
The collection is the sum of more than two years’ of painstaking work. David first needs to create his own handmade microscopic tools because there is nothing small enough that you can buy.
He then works at night for 6-10 hours at a time to avoid the vibrations of the daytime traffic. He enters a meditative state and is required to work between heartbeats.
The World’s Smallest Zoo is brought to the city by Enjoy Wolverhampton BID and Hammond Galleries.
Edward Hammond, founder of Smallest In The World and owner of Hammond Galleries in Shifnal, said “The World’s Smallest Zoo showcases the amazing feats that a human can achieve. Each microscopic sculpture is under 1mm in size and would be impossible to make by machine. It is really something you have to see to believe. We hope that families from across the Midlands come to enjoy it in Wolverhampton before it travels around the world.”
David A Lindon is a trailblazer in the field of microscopic art, having created many world first’s including the first wearable art gallery inside a watch and the world’s first microscopic triptych painting.
David is a rising star and one of the three top micro artists in the world, all of whom are based in the UK!
Cherry Shine, Wolverhampton BID (Business Improvement District) managing director, said “We’re delighted to welcome The World’s Smallest Zoo to Wolverhampton, it is a unique spectacle to behold.
We welcome families and people of all ages to come and see the smallest sights at the Change Makers Hub at Wolverhampton Train Station.
It forms an exciting program of art in Wolverhampton this year alongside Street Stories.
Street Stories is an interactive art exhibition on vacant retail units in the city centre.”
The World’s Smallest Zoo is open everyday of the Easter holiday from 22nd March until 8th April:
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
Tickets are available on the door.
Ticket Information:
£10 adult
£5 child
4 years and under FREE
£7.50 senior/student
£25 family (2x adult 3x children)
David gained international acclaim in 2021 with his initial release of six microscopic masterpieces. In 2023, he astounded the world by creating the first Wearable Art Gallery; a watch containing three Vincent van Gogh masterpieces, available for purchase at £150,000. Since then, David has continued to push the boundaries of art with new series of masterpieces, micro sculptures, commissions, and an upcoming exhibition.
David is available for media interviews and television appearances, providing insights into his innovative artistic process. He is also open to a limited number of new commissions. A curated selection of his latest micro sculptures is available for viewing and purchase through Hammond Galleries' official website: www.hammondgalleries.com
News for 2024 - Exciting News!
My first solo exhibition
'Smallest Zoo in the World!'
Wolverhampton this Easter!
The exhibition will be open to the public from 22nd March to the 8th April 2024
(Press, VIP preview night Thursday 21st March)
Location, The Change Makers Hub, Near Wolverhampton train station, Railway Drive,
Wolverhampton WV1 1LE
More details to follow, watch local and National Press
Click here to register your interest
Wednesday 24th January - Press Release
Unveiling The World's Tiniest Snoopy Sculptures: Microscopic Marvels by renowned micro artist
David A Lindon. World famous micro artist David A Lindon is thrilled to introduce an unprecedented series of miniature masterpieces that redefine the boundaries of artistry – the world's smallest handmade Snoopy sculptures. Crafted with unparalleled precision, each of the four versions is ingeniously set inside the eye of a needle, making them the tiniest Snoopy sculptures ever created.
The creation of these extraordinary sculptures serves as a fitting tribute to the 100th anniversary of Charles M Schulz's birth (November 26, 1922), the legendary American cartoonist and creator of the iconic Peanuts comic strip featuring the beloved character Snoopy. Mounted within authentic 1970s ceramic Snoopy money boxes, these exceptional pieces also incorporate a powerful magnifier and bespoke lighting, offering a captivating and immersive viewing experience.
The ingenious display case, housing the Snoopy micro sculptures, is engineered to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. This breakthrough design incorporates a microscope and lighting, allowing these artworks to be taken and admired anywhere, marking a historic moment in the world of microscopic art.
This collection marks the inception of the first series of portable microscopic artworks globally, setting a new standard for art enthusiasts and collectors. Available for viewing and purchase at Hammond Galleries Contemporary Art, located at 1 Aston Road, Shifnal, TF11 8DW, these miniature marvels are a testament to the fusion of innovation and artistic excellence.
David gained international acclaim in 2021 with his initial release of six microscopic masterpieces. In 2023, he astounded the world by creating the first Wearable Art Gallery; a watch containing three Vincent van Gogh masterpieces, available for purchase at £150,000. Since then, David has continued to push the boundaries of art with new series of masterpieces, micro sculptures, commissions, and an upcoming exhibition.
To reserve your exclusive Snoopy micro sculpture or book a private viewing, please contact Edward Hammond at
info@hammondgalleries.com
David is available for media interviews and television appearances, providing insights into his innovative artistic process. He is also open to a limited number of new commissions. A curated selection of his latest micro sculptures is available for viewing and purchase through Hammond Galleries' official website:
www.hammondgalleries.com
4th January 2024 - New York exhibition has ended.
Small is Beautiful Miniature Art Exhibition
718 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, United States
www.smallisbeautifulart.com
1st January 2024 - Daily Mail, National Newspaper / Mail Online
Artist recreates microscopic '£75k' version of Banksy's famous Girl with Balloon painting inside the eye of a needle... before shredding it just like the original
The Banksy miniature was also shredded like the original using tiny microblades. An artist dubbed 'Microangelo' has recreated a microscopic version of a Banksy masterpiece inside the eye of a needle.
Microartist David A Lindon spent months painting Banky's Girl with Balloon before shredding it, just like the original was shredded during a live auction in 2018. The miniature copy was shredded using microblades set within a 24-carat gold picture frame.
www.dailymail.co.uk
1st January 2024 - BNN Indian Breaking News
Microangelo’s Masterstroke: Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ Recreated in a Needle’s Eye. David A Lindon, commonly known as ‘Microangelo’, has crafted an astounding microscopic replica of Banksy’s iconic artwork ‘Girl with Balloon’ within the eye of a needle, paying homage not only to the original piece but also its unexpected shredding during a live auction in 2018. This painstakingly precise work of artistry, so tiny that it resides comfortably within the confines of a needle’s eye, has been privately acquired for an undisclosed sum.
A Testament to Meticulous Craftsmanship
Lindon’s miniature masterpieces have been appraised at over £75,000 in the past, a testament to their intricate detailing and the artist’s exceptional craftsmanship. He employs an array of materials in his creations, from Kevlar and carpet fibers to ceramics, crushed micro pigments, and precious metals and stones. His work station is a microscope, and his tool of choice is the delicate tip of an ostrich feather. Reflecting on the Original ‘Girl with Balloon’
The original ‘Girl with Balloon’, birthed by the elusive Banksy in 2002, has endeared itself as one of the UK’s most cherished pieces of art. The artwork fetched over £1 million at an auction before it was partially shredded in a surprising turn of events. The semi-destroyed piece, rechristened ‘Love is in the Bin’, found a new owner in 2021 for a staggering £18 million.
Microangelo’s Dedication and Precision
Working at such a microscopic level demands extreme concentration and precision, as a single misstep could spell ruin for the delicate pieces. Lindon’s dedication to his craft is palpable in the awe-inspiring reactions elicited by his minute masterpieces. His miniature of Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ is not only a tribute to the original art but also a testament to Lindon’s extraordinary talent and dedication.
bnnbreaking.com
1st January 2024 - Bristol Live
£75,000 Banksy work inside the eye of a needle is shredded by artist
One of the famed Bristol street artist's works was recreated on a microscopic scale and then destroyed like the original
www.bristolpost.co.uk
1st January 2024 - The Mirror, National Newspaper / Online
Artist creates £75k Banksy work inside eye of needle - before shredding it
Street artist Banksy made the original Girl with Balloon in 2002. David A Lindon, recreated the famous artwork in miniature form. He's now sold the tiny masterpiece to a private collector for an undisclosed fee
www.mirror.co.uk
30th December 2023 - Press Release
Renowned micro-artist David A Lindon's latest creation, "Love is in the Bin," has been acquired by a private collector in the UK for a strictly undisclosed amount, marking a remarkable moment in the world of contemporary art.
This extraordinary micro-size painting, a tribute to Banksy's iconic "Love is in the Bin," takes the concept to an entirely new level. David meticulously shredded the original "Girl with Balloon" using micro blades set within a 24-carat gold picture frame, transforming it into a stunning masterpiece that now hangs from its frame. What makes this piece truly exceptional is its microscopic scale—it is mounted inside the eye of a needle and preserved within a bespoke glass dome, showcasing David's unparalleled skill and innovation.
The Banksy artwork 'Love is in the Bin' which shredded itself at auction sold for a record £16m. Today, this piece is considered heir to a venerated legacy of anti-establishment art. It is the ultimate Banksy artwork and a true icon of recent art history" -BBC News. Former BBC arts editor Will Gompertz wrote at the time that he believed Love is in the Bin would go on to be seen as "one of the most significant artworks of the early 21st Century".
David crafted "Love is in the Bin" with the utmost precision, using the tip of the finest quality Ostrich feather to recreate Banksy's iconic imagery. The result is a mesmerizing fusion of macro and micro artistry, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of miniature masterpieces.
The micro-painting is now part of an exclusive collection of modern masterpieces, including David A Lindon's previous works such as "Happy Choppers," currently on a touring exhibition in America. Other notable pieces within this unique assembly include the "The Flower Thrower" triptych, "Girl with Balloon" (both previously sold), and the available "Love Rat," among others.
This private acquisition underscores David’s rising prominence in the art world and solidifies his position as the greatest micro artist of our generation. The Google Drive link accompanying this press release provides access to David's complete Banksy Collection, along with his biography and captivating publicity photos.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Edward Hammond
info@hammondgalleries.com
+44 (0)7894 584371
Hammond Galleries
1 Aston Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8DW
www.hammondgalleries.com
About David A Lindon
David A Lindon is the most innovative micro-artist in the world, celebrated for his exceptional skill in creating intricate masterpieces on a microscopic scale. His unique approach to art has garnered international acclaim, and he continues to push the boundaries of creativity with each new creation. For more information, please visit
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Thursday 23rd November - Press Release
This day marks 60 years since the first episode of Doctor Who aired on the BBC! That's 60 Years of hiding behind the settee watching Doctor Who!
On this day in 1963, English actor William Hartnell wearing a black velvet town coat, tweed waist coat and his favorite astrakhan hat, played the first Doctor Who in the opening black and white television series. With his granddaughter Susan, he met his first new assistants schoolteachers Ian and Barbra. Hartnell became the first of many to play The Doctor. The show is now the world's longest-running science fiction television drama.
To commemorate this anniversary, world renown artist David A Lindon has created Doctor Who's original arch nemesis in miniature. This 1963 Dalek is set on a solid gold pin with a homage to the series opening titles featuring a mesmerizing blue background. The Dalek measures only 1.8mm tall and 0.7mm wide. Photographed with a brass wood screw and a match for scale the microscopic artwork took 6 weeks to create with miniature hand tools and single hair paint brushes. David time-traveled working so hard he often missed sleeping as he worked all though the night and well into the next day to complete the Dalek for the BBC anniversary.
Friday 10th November - Bournemouth Daily Echo
Remembrance Day: artist creates tribute in eye of needle. A MICRO artist from Bournemouth has created a poignant tribute for Remembrance Day. David A Lindon has made a microscopic diorama inside the eye of a needle in remembrance of his Uncle Bill and all the fallen of past and present wars. It features the painting of a lone soldier and a single red poppy.
“His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of The Tower of London is set in the background, which incorporates the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red 2014 poppy art installation.
www.bournemouthecho.co.uk
Wednesday 8th November - Daily Mail News
Artist paints smallest war memorial in the eye of a needle. It is a tribute that might be small in stature, but it certainly carries great significance for creator David A Lindon. Just days before the country stands in silent reflection to remember our war dead, the micro-artist has completed the world's smallest war memorial -in the eye of a needle. The microscopic diorama to remember an uncle killed in the Second World War measures just 0.5 by 0.7 millimetres, and includes the painting of a lone soldier and a single red poppy.
www.dailymail.co.uk
Saturday 11th November - Press Release
In remembrance of my Uncle Bill.
Smallest War Memorial In The World! Painting measures 0.5mm x 0.7mm
I made this microscopic diorama inside the eye of a needle in remembrance of my Uncle Bill and all the fallen of past and present wars.
My creation includes the silhouette of a lone soldier and a single red poppy. This poignant painting framed in gold is nestled on a bed of miniature red poppies. His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of The Tower of London is set in the background, which incorporates the Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red 2014 poppy art installation. The poppies encircle the tower and fill the Tower's moat which marked Britain's involvement in WW1.
My Uncle Bill, Trooper William Lindon served from 17th June 1940 in the Third Royal Tank Regiment. Killed in action 3rd July 1942 Aged 21 and buried at the CWGC Cemetery at El Alamein Egypt. At this time of year we reflect on Bill's short but eventful life and take time to read his letters to his family sent from the front. Bill died before I was born but luckily having inherited his mementos from my father helps me connect with this fallen hero. I am proud to be able to create this microscopic masterpiece for this national Day of Remembrance.
Monday 16th October - BBC Radio Solent , broadcast live interview with David A Lindon on the Steve Harris morning show at 7.20am.
Monday 16th October - Metro, online and newspaper article.
Mickey Mouse has been given a microscopic makeover for Disney’s centenary.
The figurine, housed in the eye of a needle, has been painstakingly created by David A Lindon to mark the studio’s creation on October 16, 1923.
The mouse is usually a larger-than-life character but on this occasion magnification is required to appreciate his big-eared glory.
The sculpture, which measures 0.8mm x 1.2mm, even includes Cinderella’s Castle in the backdrop.
metro.co.uk
Monday 16th October - Press Release
Microscopic size Mickey Mouse!
16th October 1923: Walt Disney decides to move to California with his brother Roy and starts "The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio.” This is the actual 100th Anniversary date of the creation of the Disney company. "Mortimer mouse" had been the original name for the character before his wife Lillian, convinced him to change it. Mickey was first seen in a test screening of the cartoon short 'Plane Crazy' on May 15th 1928. The Cinderella Castle completed in July 1971 is 183 feet (56 meters) tall.
This microscopic size Mickey Mouse only measures 0.8mm x 1.2mm tall!
Standing one Mickey Mouse on top of the other to reach the same height as the castle would require a total of 46,666 little Mickeys!
This microscopic Mickey Mouse in the eye of a needle commemorates this historic centenary. The background incorporates the Cinderella Castle! The art was created by David A Lindon to honor Disney's event. David can make anything microscopic including wonders that light up and even rotate around 360 degrees.
Saturday 1st October - Announcing a new range of micro Balloon Dogs.
Announcing a new range of micro Balloon Dogs in the eye of a needle! by David A Lindon. Available in various colours plus to view your sculpture a Digital Microscope with 4.3inch HD display is included free. Hammond Galleries stock the largest range of micro sculptures and engravings in the country to suit all budgets. TF11 8DW Shifnal near Birmingham. hammondgalleries.com
Monday 4th September - Press Release
World's First Microscopic Banksy Triptych Painting Inside Three Needles Unveiled by Micro Artist David A Lindon
The Flower Thrower by David A Lindon
Renowned micro artist David A Lindon has accomplished a groundbreaking feat in the world of art with his latest creation - the world's first microscopic Banksy triptych painting inside three needles. This extraordinary artwork, commissioned by a private individual, showcases David's unparalleled talent and innovation in the realm of micro art.
Crafting this masterpiece was no small feat. David dedicated an impressive five months to meticulously create the microscopic triptych, pouring his heart and soul into every intricate detail. The artwork's creation involved countless hours of intense focus, patience, and unwavering dedication.
The awe-inspiring triptych, valued at over £75,000, pushes the boundaries of artistic expression and technical prowess. David's unparalleled skill and attention to detail are evident in every stroke of the brush, breathing life into the microscopic canvas.
The artwork, encased in a stunning metal and glass viewing dome, is accompanied by a microscope that allows viewers to fully appreciate the intricate beauty of David's creation. The combination of the delicate artwork and the state-of-the-art viewing apparatus creates a truly immersive and captivating experience.
What sets David's artistic process apart is his unique approach. Working under the cover of night, he slows his heartbeat and carefully times his brushstrokes between each beat, ensuring precision and accuracy in the tiniest of spaces. This remarkable technique adds an additional layer of artistry and intrigue to the already mesmerizing artwork.
The triptych paintings themselves are crafted from porcelain and imbued with micro pigments, lending vibrant colors and lifelike details to the miniature masterpieces. The frames, made from pure gold, exude elegance and serve as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship that goes into every aspect of David's creations.
Sizing; Flowers 0.5mm x 0.6mm - Main picture 0.6mm x 0.8mm - Hand 0.3mm x 0.5mm
The unveiling of the world's first microscopic triptych painting inside three needles is a landmark moment in the art world. It demonstrates the boundless possibilities of artistic expression and showcases David A Lindon's unparalleled talent and innovation as a micro artist.
Wednesday 2nd August - WGN-TV Morning News
Live , 8.15am TV interview on WGN-TV Morning News, Chicago, Illinois, United States and Canada.
wgntv.com
Friday 21st July - CBC Radio As it Happens (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Artist paints Van Gogh replicas so small they fit inside a watch
www.cbc.ca
Thursday 20th July - news.artnet
An Artist Has Made Microscopic Vincent Van Gogh Replicas and Painstakingly Placed Them Inside a $190,000 Wristwatch
news.artnet.com
Thursday 13th July - news24.com
Honey, I shrunk the Van Gogh! Micro artist recreates stunning miniatures of classic artworks.
www.news24.com
Thursday 13th July - Washington Post
Inspired Life, His art fits in eye of a needle. Now he’s made 3 Van Goghs in a watch. www.washingtonpost.com
Saturday 1st July - New Gallery opening.
Press & VIP nignt 6pm - 9pm Saturday 1st July 2023,
Open to the general public all day from Tuesday 4th July.
Hammond Galleries Contemporary Art
Snowcasing David A Lindon work including the Van Gogh Masterpiece Watch.
1 Aston Street, Shifnal,
Shropshire, West Midlands,
TF11 8DW
info@hammondgalleries.com
Online www.hammondgalleries.com
Thursday 29th June 2023 - BBC News online
Van Gogh works painted inside watch by Bournemouth Artist
An artist has painted three microscopic re-creations of Van Gogh masterpieces on a watch mechanism. David A Lindon, from Bournemouth, said he spent six months rendering the 0.5mm (0.02-inch) paintings by hand. Mr Lindon, who began work as a micro artist in 2019, has previously miniaturised works by Banksy, Monet and Munch. The watch, which is on display at an art gallery in Shropshire, is being offered for sale for £150,000.
www.bbc.co.uk
Wednesday 28th June 2023 - BBC Radio Solent, broadcast x2 live interviews with David A Lindon. First, Alun Newman's breakfast show "You are a mad genius" www.bbc.co.uk
and second straight after with Steve Harris. "It looks remarkable, I take my hat off to you David"
www.bbc.co.uk
Monday 26th June 2023 - "It took me ages to make this masterpiece watch"
A renowned micro-artist has created a one-of-a-kind timepiece that celebrates Vincent van Gogh. Daily Express newspaper article on page 25, reporter Mark Reynolds half a page with five photos.
Wednesday 21st June 2023 - Press Release
World renowned micro artist David A Lindon has recreated 3 of Vincent van Gogh’s greatest masterpieces, inside a watch for the very first time.
David’s Van Gogh Masterpiece Watch has been valued at £150,000. The only watch in the world that includes three microscopic paintings inside the watch case that rotate along with the tourbillon movement.
An exclusive tribute to the world-famous painter Vincent van Gogh, this incredible watch is the first of its kind in the world and contains three tiny microscopic paintings of Vincent's greatest masterpieces, Starry Night, Sunflowers and Self Portrait. The three microscopic paintings each took David two months to create entirely by hand. The size of the individual paintings are simply staggering at only 0.5mm (0.019 inches) in size which is smaller than a full stop. Each painting is painstakingly presented, located at the end of each leg of the tourbillon, (Archer Zeroo Time T4 watch) which rotates with the watch’s mechanism.
This unique watch is the world’s first wearable art gallery, it enables the lucky owner the option of taking their favourite pieces of artwork with them anywhere in the world.
David A Lindon and Edward Hammond collaborated to create this Van Gogh Trilogy Watch to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam this month and this unique watch forms part of the Inspired By…Vincent exhibition held at Hammond Galleries Contemporary Art, Shifnal from the 1st of July.
The artwork is both the world’s smallest trilogy of masterpiece paintings by David A Lindon and also the first wearable Vincent van Gogh art gallery, inside a wristwatch. By far the most challenging part was for David to accurately re-create these world-famous paintings on a scale that has never been attempted before.
The first of a series of unique art watches containing David's micro masterpiece paintings, David also has available to reserve unique Banksy, Warhol, Dali and Picasso trilogy watches.
David said ‘This Van Gogh masterpieces watch is truly unique and I am thrilled to be able to offer it to the public. Hammond Galleries brand new gallery in Shifnal houses the largest collection of microscopic artwork in the UK and will be a centre of excellence for miniature artworks from the UK and around the world.’
The wearable Vincent van Gogh Trilogy watch is available to view and purchase at Hammond Galleries Contemporary Art, 1 Aston Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF11 8DW from Saturday 1st July 2023. (VIP and Press night Saturday 1st July 6pm to 9pm David will be in attendance for interviews)
Hammond Galleries will be showcasing a brand new collection of microscopic masterpieces by David A Lindon
This unique trilogy watch is available to purchase exclusively from Hammond Galleries. Interested parties please email the gallery directly for a private viewing. Price On Application.
Places to see my work;
Hammond Galleries Contemporary Art
1 Aston Street, Shifnal, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF11 8DW
Home - Hammond Galleries
Email: info@hammondgalleries.com or call 07894 584371
For sales, commissions and media enquiries Contact:
Edward Hammond at Hammond Galleries Contemporary Art
email info@hammondgalleries.com
or call +44 (0) 789 458371
Friday 5th May 2023 - I have updated my Biography
With the latest challenges and triumphs -
'The work is microscopic but the challenges are monumental'
Wednesday 3rd May 2023 - 'The first portable microscopic artwork in the world'
This microscopic sculpture of Snoopy & Woodstock was created by the world famous micro artist David A Lindon. The first portable microscopic artwork in the world, it features the smallest sculpture of snoopy ever made, set inside the eye of a needle and then mounted inside an authentic 1970s ceramic Snoopy moneybox! This Snoopy masterpiece took David over 300 hours to create.
The Snoopy house display can fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. This is the first time that a microscopic artwork’s display case has been specifically engineered to incorporate a microscope and lighting enabling it to be taken and viewed anywhere. The creation commemorates 100 years since the birth of Charles M Schulz (November 26, 1922) Charles M Schulz was an American cartoonist and the creator of the comic strip Peanuts, which features his best loved character Snoopy. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential cartoonists in history.
Friday 3rd March 2023 - 'Small is Beautiful' Miniature art exhibition opens
in NYC, Features on American television Fox5 New York. Art fans can now step into a miniature world at 'Small is Beautiful'
www.fox5ny.com
Friday 3rd March 2023 - 'Small is Beautiful' Miniature art exhibition
with pieces as small as a needle eye, opens in NYC.
Features on the Fox5 Web News Site. 'Small is Beautiful' The biggest international exhibition devoted entirely to miniature art.
www.fox5ny.com
Tuesday 21st February 2023 - Selected paintings are now available at Canvas
Galleries in Canford Cliffs, Poole and Winchester.
You can view and purchase them through the gallery with the opportunity to meet the artist.
Private preview evenings can be arranged on request.
Canvas Gallery, 17 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset BH13 7LE
www.canvasgallery.com
email
info@canvasgallery.com or call 01202 509933
Canvas Gallery, 169 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9BQ
www.canvasgallery.com
email info@canvasgallery.com or call 01962 708400
Tuesday 21st February 2023 - The New York Exhibition
with 'Banksy inside the eye of a needle' has landed in America!
The Small is Beautiful Exhibition has five unique pieces of my art. The microscopic Statue of Liberty set on an 1886 Sliver Dollar and a painting of Banksy's Happy Choppers to name but a few! My Happy Choppers is for sale at £37,000 ($45,000) For its size, the micro painting set inside the eye of a needle is more expensive than the original! The original sold for around 5 million. The Exhibition will spend 18 months travelling around the United States with New York opening its doors to the public on the 21st February. The first miniature exhibition ever to visit New York with over 35 artists from around the world! All pieces are available to purchase through the exhibition in New York, for other available work and commissions please contact Hammond Galleries direct info@hammondgalleries.com
Small is Beautiful exhibition
smallisbeautifulart.com
718 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, United States
Saturday 5th November - Exhibition opening soon!
Where to see my art ; New York City, USA.
'Small is Beautiful' is a unique exhibition dedicated to miniature art, which brings together the best artists from around the world. The touring exhibition is now New York, dates and location to be announced shortly.
www.smallisbeautifulart.com
Tuesday 6th September - The Small is Beautiful art exhibition
The London exhibition has ended but this is only the start! Would you believe me if I said they had almost 62,000 thousand visitors between 15th April to 4th September. That is over 3,250 people per week! I have added some very exciting pieces of art, an iconic sculpture recognized the world over and one of the best paintings I have ever done. In November there will be an announcement concerning the next Small is Beautiful exhibition! I can confirm that my art is travelling abroad so watch this space.
Monday 21st August - BBC Radio Solent
Radio Solent have emailed me the video they kindly put together last year. I will publish this on my social media soon including TicTok later this month with their permission. Many thanks Radio Solent.
Thursday 14th July 2022 - China Global Television News Network
I was invited by the Small is Beautiful Exhibition to be interviewed by China Global Television News Network at 89 Old Brompton Road, South Kensington. The interview will be available shortly and published worldwide. China Global Television Network is a state-run English-language news channel based in Beijing. Thank you to Sally Patterson & Chris Jones the journalists who interviewed me on the Networks behalf. It was a very enjoyable hour and I am looking forward to seeing the results. I will publish the interview in full on my social media when it is available.
Wednesday 15th June 2022 - A nother Exhibition at the Lighthouse.
'A Trick of the Eye' Art Exhibition from 15th to 29th June featuring a host of unique artists from the UK and aboard. The Lighthouse Media Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1HT
Tuesday 7th June 2022 - Dorsetlive.
Dorsetlive magazine, Artist 'banned' from twitching as he made microscopic model of the Queen for the Platinum Jubilee. David is a local man who is making waves internationally with his incredible creation.
Saturday 5th June 2022 - Daily Mail.
Micro-artist creates 1mm tall bust of the Queen smaller than a grain of rice. The miniscule bust of Queen Elizabeth II sits on top of a Platinum pin and is just 0.6mm wide and 1mm tall. David A Lindon spent three months creating the head and torso of the UK's monarch in ceremonial dress with her tiara and sash.
Friday 3rd June 2022 - Daily Echo.
Bournemouth Sculptor and painter makes world's smallest horse and jockey figurine for the Queen's Jubilee. "Set on a soild gold pin the horse measures an astonishing 0.4mm wide. It captures the moment of jumping over the last hedge before galloping to the finishing line."
Saturday 28th May 2022 - GB News ,
I participated in my first live national news broadcast on GB News. I was interviewed by Neil Oliver on his show about 'the people who make Britain great.' I was invited by Fever the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform in partnership with Encore Productions to talk about the 'Small is Beautiful' exhibition in London. Click on the link below;
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MnbtcGTcwzkynATiGYLqiYTmvqKf7Y1j/view?usp=sharing
Saturday 28th May 2022 - My largest commission.
My largest commission has been delivered to a delighted client. My version of 'The Banksy Flower Thrower Triptych' has been set into the eye of three needles which are bonded together and mounted inside a tall glass dome with a bespoke gold painted metal base. Complete with neon flex colour changing lighting under the glass and inside the base they illuminate my name laser pierced around the outside. An official press release with be issued after the Jubilee and photos placed on this website.
Friday 15th April 2022 - I can announce my first exhibition in London
My first London exhibition with six pieces of art, one of which is from the second masterpiece collection!
"Small is Beautiful" is a unique exhibition dedicated to miniature art, which brings together 32 artists from the UK and around the world. Expect to see more than 130 artworks by miniature artists, along with over 80 photographs revolving around the same theme. Exhibition now runs from April 15th to 4th September. 79-85 Old Brompton Road South Kensington London
www.smallisbeautifulart.com/london
Wednesday 30th March 2022 - Surprise Guest!
I was the surprise guest at the St Albans C of E Academy in Willenhall , I gave a talk about my microscopic sculptures and paintings at the school assembly in front of the children and invited parents. Hammond Galleries had run an art competition to encourage children interested in art and the assembly was arranged to celebrate the end of the competition. Edward Hammond and I handed out twenty seven certificates. Lauren won the first prize but then Mr Jones the headmaster asked her to reveal something hidden under a purple cloth. Unknown to Lauren and the rest of the school I had recreated her winning clay sculpture, a colourful ring donut. I had recreated exactly her ring donut and placed it inside the eye of a needle and they were both revealed side by side. "For me, Lauren's sculpture captured love and joy instantly. It was made for her mum and it was a privilege to reproduce this giving the school meaningful art to inspire generations with wonder and creativity for years to come" David A Lindon
The Art has been donated to the school and will be on permanent display.
A big thank you to all the staff and children for making me feel so welcome.
www.expressandstar.com
Update - 19th February 2022
Due to technical issues concerning the value of the artwork and the limited insurance cover available the Poole Lighthouse exhibition does not look to be going ahead. (Saturday 26th March to Thursday 21st April in 2022).
Monday 14th February 2022 - Photographs
I am pleased to announce that my photographs have been upgraded using my new camera equipment and Nikon microscope. An invaluable source of advice was Jonathan at Snaps Photo Services Ltd, Bournemouth. Each new photograph has a new logo made up from my initials with thanks to my daughter Abigail.
Thursday 16th December 2021- Nikon Metrology UK
Nikon Metrology UK are supporting my work and providing a state of the he art Motorised Stereo Zoom Microscope which has the world’s largest zoom range of 25:1 and a super high resolution optic to provide exceptional images to the eyepieces and the ability to capture images.
Tuesday 14th December 2021 - National Geographic Kids Magazine
January issue. Microscopic masterpieces. Paintings come in all shapes and sizes, but David Lindon's are about a tiny as you can get. Features Starry Night, Sunflowers and Scream.
Tuesday 7th December 2021- Local Galleries
My friend and manager Ed and I visited a number of local galleries and places of interest with a view to holding an exhibition. Lighthouse, Poole's Centre of the Arts have agreed to hold an exhibition from Saturday 26th March to Thursday 21st April in 2022. The Canvas Gallery 17 Haven Road Canford Cliffs have agreed to stock a selection of my art from January 2022.
Wednesday 1st December - Science+Nature Magazine December 2021.
Little works of art sell for big bucks, features pictures of The Starry Night.
Saturday 23rd October - Guest
I was delighted to meet The Right Worshipful Mayor and Mayoress of the City of Wolverhampton. I have been invited to support their application for the City of Culture to which I instantly agreed.
Monday 18th October - BBC One television. Have I Got News For You
My artwork was featured and commented on by the panellists. Host Alexander Armstrong and Team Captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.
Friday 8th October BBC News online:
BBC Radio Solent - Facebook
BBC Radio Solent - Twitter
BBC News Online - Link
Featured in over 15 countries in 24 hours; BBC News Online, BBC TV South Today, The Times, Daily Mail, CGTN China, Hindustan Media, Utusan Malaysia, Midiamax Brazil, Qudsonline Iran, Cape Town ETC, BBC Radio Solent, Daily Express, The Telegraph, Daily Echo, LadbibleNZ just to name a few worldwide!
Friday 8th October - I am exhibiting my art at The Light House
Fryer Street Wolverhampton WV1 1HT from 8th to 29th October
01902 925225 kelly@light-house.co.uk
Tuesday 28th September - Notable Sales! All six of the first series of Micro
Masterpieces have sold in excess of £90,000 to rival private collectors prior to my first public exhibition.
Saturday 14th August - My art can be seen in person at the
The SodenCollection 80 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1UT
www.sodencollection.com
Modern & Contemporary Art & Sculpture Gallery
Monday 12th July 2 021 - Fine Art Management
My friend and manager Ed and I visited a number of local galleries and places of interest with a view to holding my first solo exhibition. We have also had numerous successful meetings with some very interested parties.
Watch this space now 'lockdown' is easing.
Thursday 11th February 2021 - Notable Sale
Ripley's Believe it or Not
Orlando Florida USA
Purchased the Chameleon stood on the end of a pin.
Monday 1st Feburary 2021 - Professional Representation
Hammond Galleries are the exclusive retailer of micro art by David A Lindon
For sales, commissions or media enquiries, please contact Edward Hammond at : info@hammondgalleries.com
Wednesday 9th September 2020 - BBC Radio Solent Tweet
Imagine losing Amy Winehouse in your carpet.....!
Dorset's Microangelo' @DavidALindon makes sculptures so small they fit into the eye of a needle. And, it turns out, they're VERY hard to find if you accidentally drop them.
Wednesday 9th September 2020 - BBC Sounds Radio Solent
Interview on the Steve Harris Dorset Breakfast Show.
Bournemouth artist making eye-of-a-needle artworks
(55 minutes into the radio show)
www.bbc.co.uk/solent
Dorset Breakfast
09/09/2020 episode
Tuesday 1st September 2020 - Bournemouth Daily Echo
Freddie sculpted in the eye of a needle. A Poole micro sculptor has delicately created a sculpture of music legend Freddie Mercury in the eye of a needle.
Bournemouth Daily Echo
By Ben Williets - bournemouthecho.co.uk
Monday 31st August 2020 - The Daily Telegraph
Crazy Little Thing Queen's Freddie Mercury fits through the eye of a needle in this miniature creation by Bournemouth artist David Lindon
Page 10 of the national newspaper.
Wednesday 22nd July 2020 - Visit a Gallery
Taking my first large microscope display stand into a local gallery after the lockdown.
Friday 20th March 2020 - Timesnownews.com
Artist intricately sculpts tiny dalmatian inside the eye of a needle, artwork wows millions. There is good art, there is great art, and there is legendary art. This story is about the third kind.
The Times Group - media company
Thursday 19th March 2020 - Gallery Displays
10 Brand new microscopes have arrived ready to be made into gallery exhibition stands.
Tuesday 17th March 2020 - Hai Online
hai.grid.id Artists Make Sculptures in Pinholes, How to See Their Works Must Use a Microscope. Indonesian media entertainment & news website.
Monday 16th March 2020 - Unilad Ladbible Online
Amazing Micro Sculptor Makes Tiny Dalmatian In The Eye Of A Needle
a micro sculptor is blowing the minds of internet users everywhere by making a tiny Dalmatian so small it fits inside the eye of a needle.
By Lucy Connolly - unilad.co.uk
UNILAD
Friday 15th November 2019 - New Microscope Arrived
I am excited to be using a new microscope from today and a high standard microscope camera. Watch this space for future work.
Wednesday 13th November 2019 - Bournemouth Daily Echo
Bournemouth's David Lindon showcases unusual art that can fit in the eye of a needle. David's needle work is sharp.
Bournemouth Daily Echo.
By Maya George - bournemouthecho.co.uk