Menu
Graham Short is a micro-artist, living and working in Birmingham. Known as “The Hands of Genius” for his miniature masterpieces.
He has spent over 50 years going to physical and mental extremes to produce the highest-quality hand engravings ever seen.
Working at midnight to avoid vibration from passing traffic, his right arm is strapped to the bench, allowing only his fingertips to move.
Every few months botox injections are administered around his eyes to keep the muscles and nerves rigid.
He takes tablets throughout the night to lower his heart-rate to 20 beats per minute – then using a stethoscope he monitors his heart and begins to engrave with very fine custom needles – between heartbeats!
His extreme way of working never ceases to amaze people! He is an obsessive – a one-off.
Hand engraved gold pin one of Banksy’s most famous images, ‘Girl with Red Balloon’.
The Hand engraved gold pin presented in a bespoke handmade observatory box with microscope to be able to view the work.
Image are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product. Please contact the gallery for further information.
Own Art is an Arts Council England funded scheme, which is designed to make it easy and affordable to buy contemporary art.
By entering your email you agree to be contacted by the Soden Collection in relation to news and updates.
Address
80 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury
Shropshire, England SY1 1UT
Sign up to receive our newsletter
Be the first to know about new artwork, exhibitions, events and artists!
