Microminiature Art
Aldunin poses in the work area of his Moscow apartment. His tools include superglue, syringes and toothpicks. The microscope dates to 1985.
Gun on a Matchstick
The artist worked for six months to create this gold AK-47. It consists of 34 individual parts.
The artist worked for six months to create this gold AK-47. It consists of 34 individual parts.
Tiny Tank
This sculpture rests on the open face of a sliced apple seed.
This sculpture rests on the open face of a sliced apple seed.
Russian Samovar
This microscopic replica rests on a needle next to a grain of sugar.
This microscopic replica rests on a needle next to a grain of sugar.
Aldunin takes his inspiration from a famous Russian tale about Levsha — the name means "left-handed man" — a Tula craftsman so skilled he is able to put horseshoes on a flea. Aldunin's version features not only the shoes — all of them held in place by three nails — but a saddle and stirrups as well.
Great Master
A likeness of the novelist Leo Tolstoy has been engraved on this grain of rice.
A likeness of the novelist Leo Tolstoy has been engraved on this grain of rice.
Ready to Ride
Aldunin's work naturally leads to some frustration. While crafting a miniature rifle, he lost the weapon's butt after having worked on it for two weeks. "I had a sit-down and a smoke and calmed down," he said, then decided to start all over again. "You musn't get into a state or worry. Everything that you feel in your soul is transmitted to your hands."
Aldunin's work naturally leads to some frustration. While crafting a miniature rifle, he lost the weapon's butt after having worked on it for two weeks. "I had a sit-down and a smoke and calmed down," he said, then decided to start all over again. "You musn't get into a state or worry. Everything that you feel in your soul is transmitted to your hands."
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