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Ayrton Senna
Micro-Engraving on the Head of a Platinum Pin

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  • Artist: Graham Short
  • Medium: Micro-Engraving on the Head of a Platinum Pin
  • Display: Bespoke Wooden Case with Integrated Microscope

 

In this remarkable feat of miniature engraving, Graham Short has inscribed Ayrton Senna's iconic words, "fear is exciting for me", alongside a finely detailed depiction of the legendary driver. The entire composition sits on the head of a platinum pin, so small it is invisible to the naked eye and can only be appreciated through the integrated microscope.

 

Created using ultra-fine needles and months of meticulous, controlled work, the piece captures both Senna's fearless spirit and Short's world-renowned mastery of micro-engraving. A rare fusion of motorsport legacy and extraordinary human precision.

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