Lifelike creations are so tiny they can easily fit on the head of a pin – you have to see it to believe it!
Niagara Falls, Ont.-(July 9, 2015) – Tiny creations are making for BIG fun for visitors to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls Odditorium.
A collection of very rare micro-sculptures is now on display–most are so tiny that they sit on the head of a pin or in the eye of a needle.
The micro-sculptures were created by renowned artist Willard Wigan. His work has been described by some as “the eighth wonder of the world.” Wigan uses homemade carving tools, including diamond shards, filed-down acupuncture needles, and his own eyelashes or hairs plucked from a fly to sculpt and paint his creations. To produce these tiny sculptures, he enters a meditative state and times his movements between heartbeats—even dust and static electricity can affect his work!
Ripley’s Niagara Falls has this new, special exhibition featuring the miniature marvels and interactive stations, on display now for a limited time.
“The sculptures have to be seen to be believed,” said Tim Parker, Ripley’s Niagara Falls GM. “You can’t imagine how he creates such amazing detail in something that can’t be seen with the naked eye.”
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! owns the largest collection of Willard Wigan sculptures in the world. The collection is currently on display at Ripley’s Niagara Falls Odditorium for a limited time only.
To view some of the micro-sculptures in the Ripley’s collection, please visit this Dropbox.
Ripley’s Niagara Falls Odditorium, located at 4960 Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls, is open 365 days a year. For hours and ticket info, please call 905-356-2238 or visit www.ripleys.com/niagarafalls.
Media Contacts
Tim Parker
General Manager, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls
905-356-2238
parker@ripleys.com
Frank Wolff
Wellons Communications
407-637-6000
frank@wellonscommunications.com
About Ripley EntertainmentRipley’s Believe It or Not! Niagara Falls is part of the Ripley Entertainment Inc. (www.ripleys.com) family of worldwide attractions, the global leader in location-based entertainment. More than 13 million people visit its 95-plus attractions in 10 countries each year. In addition to its 32 Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, the Orlando, Florida-based company has publishing, licensing and broadcast divisions that oversee projects including the syndicated Believe It or Not! television show, best-selling books and the popular syndicated cartoon strip, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, that still runs daily in 42 countries. Ripley Entertainment is a Jim Pattison Company, the third-largest privately held company in Canada.
