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Carved Pencil Lead Sculptures

These Pencil Lead Sculptures are Immaculately Detailed

— March 14, 2013 — Art & Design
Look at the detail in the snake scales and in the chain link; you are looking at the exquisite details of carved pencil lead sculptures. Hungarian artist Cerkahegyzo uses needles, sandpaper, files and pins to contrive minuscule creations from the lead of a single pencil. He must have the world's steadiest hand and unbreakable concentration to create such miniature masterpieces.

In an impressive (to say the least) series of pencil lead sculptures, Cerkahegyo creates realistic figurine sized items such as chains, a set of keys, a sewing kit, a cup of tea and the coco Chanel birdcage.

I urge you to check out this remarkable display, keeping in mind that Cerkahegyos' skilled hand carves these details from the middle of the pencil without detaching the tip from the eraser.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Sculptures - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for art and craft supply companies to cater to fine arts enthusiasts by providing specialized micro carving tools.
2. Pencil Lead Art - There is an opportunity for pencil manufacturers to explore the potential of pencil lead art and design lead technology that is easier to sculpt for artists.
3. Micro Precision Art - There is a potential for marketers to target the trend of micro precision art in advertising campaigns and explore collaborations with niche artists that specialize in this craft.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - Fine arts institutions can collaborate with artists like Cerkahegyzo to showcase their work and conduct classes around the craft of micro precision art.
2. Stationery - Stationery companies can invest in research and development to design new varieties of pencils that would meet the requirements of micro precision artists.
3. Marketing - Marketing firms can target the trend of micro precision art and collaborate with artists to conceptualize and create innovative advertising campaigns and produce branded content.
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