29-year-old Iraqi artist Murtaza al-Yabani showcases his extraordinary talent in pencil carving, a rare and intricate art form, by sculpting detailed objects and figures on the tips of graphite pencils in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 30, 2025.
Al-Yabani’s miniature masterpieces, created with precision and patience, transform ordinary pencils into microscopic works of art. This emerging form of sculpture, practiced by only a few artists worldwide, highlights both the artist’s creativity and technical mastery.
Through his unique craft, Al-Yabani brings new life to everyday materials, proving that art can exist even in the smallest spaces.
