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title: "Unique Sustainable Art from Waste by Madhuri | Bangalore"
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# Art from Waste: Sustainable Creations

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By [Madhuri Umashankar](https://mytribe.in/madsterdrama) · On-site projects in Bengaluru and across India · ₹350 per sq ft (estimate)

Part of [Custom Art Installations & Murals](https://mytribe.in/madsterdrama/custom-art-installations-murals). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/madsterdrama/custom-art-installations-murals/gallery)

I see stories in materials others discard. From scrap metal to old cassette tapes, I transform what is forgotten into meaningful, interactive art for your space.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: This gravity-defying installation was inspired by the work of Benjamin Von Wong and created for World Environment Day. Using hundreds of discarded plastic bottles, it visualizes the overwhelming flow of plastic waste, turning a serious issue into a thought-provoking piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/92535ac3-c538-4701-b2b1-722984779127)
- ![This gravity-defying installation was inspired by the work of Benjamin Von Wong and created for World Environment Day. Using hundreds of discarded plastic bottles, it visualizes the overwhelming flow of plastic waste, turning a serious issue into a thought-provoking piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bdb0cd72-b85f-492a-91fa-a77f7856d17b)
- ![This gravity-defying installation was inspired by the work of Benjamin Von Wong and created for World Environment Day. Using hundreds of discarded plastic bottles, it visualizes the overwhelming flow of plastic waste, turning a serious issue into a thought-provoking piece of art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf1d9f06-daea-4dc9-b250-b282b48b72ed)
- [Video: As a tribute to coffee farmers, this portrait was created live at the World Coffee Conference using waste from the Nescafé stall. The face is formed from used paper cups, and the background is a mosaic of empty coffee sachets contributed by visitors, making it a truly collaborative and sustainable piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/65eededa-5ac1-4076-abba-208f23c6971e)
- [Video: As a tribute to coffee farmers, this portrait was created live at the World Coffee Conference using waste from the Nescafé stall. The face is formed from used paper cups, and the background is a mosaic of empty coffee sachets contributed by visitors, making it a truly collaborative and sustainable piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6ddd1990-dd0e-42c8-a80b-b618c9b31c09)
- ![As a tribute to coffee farmers, this portrait was created live at the World Coffee Conference using waste from the Nescafé stall. The face is formed from used paper cups, and the background is a mosaic of empty coffee sachets contributed by visitors, making it a truly collaborative and sustainable piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f468505-8e4b-4c13-afe6-cbc1bc2230d4)
- ![As a tribute to coffee farmers, this portrait was created live at the World Coffee Conference using waste from the Nescafé stall. The face is formed from used paper cups, and the background is a mosaic of empty coffee sachets contributed by visitors, making it a truly collaborative and sustainable piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e6df953-a87d-4192-8ab8-7a4ead19d717)
- ![As a tribute to coffee farmers, this portrait was created live at the World Coffee Conference using waste from the Nescafé stall. The face is formed from used paper cups, and the background is a mosaic of empty coffee sachets contributed by visitors, making it a truly collaborative and sustainable piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b16a31a5-ebb1-4821-b566-6ca4991d3c54)
- ![As a tribute to coffee farmers, this portrait was created live at the World Coffee Conference using waste from the Nescafé stall. The face is formed from used paper cups, and the background is a mosaic of empty coffee sachets contributed by visitors, making it a truly collaborative and sustainable piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b9ef774a-38a9-4073-b27e-9a21bf347535)
- [Video: This metal sculpture was created for the Comaya festival from a pile of scrap metal. It was a joy to work with welders to give these old, rusted parts a new form and purpose, exploring the medium without being tied to a specific outcome.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/023c1964-4c50-4ac8-b572-d6760bbce375)
- [Video: I have a deep sense of nostalgia for cassette tapes, and I love using them as a medium. The process of layering the tape is therapeutic, and it lends a unique texture and simplicity to my work, like in this recreation of The Beatles' Abbey Road album cover.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/95a4c6ef-c52c-49f4-be43-15131e544fa4)
- ![I have a deep sense of nostalgia for cassette tapes, and I love using them as a medium. The process of layering the tape is therapeutic, and it lends a unique texture and simplicity to my work, like in this recreation of The Beatles' Abbey Road album cover.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1726be13-ed8f-4dbf-8666-839e6a163861)
- [Video: I have a deep sense of nostalgia for cassette tapes, and I love using them as a medium. The process of layering the tape is therapeutic, and it lends a unique texture and simplicity to my work, like in this recreation of The Beatles' Abbey Road album cover.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/220be028-1b89-4bd5-87e6-a56fc3ab1123)
- [Video: I have a deep sense of nostalgia for cassette tapes, and I love using them as a medium. The process of layering the tape is therapeutic, and it lends a unique texture and simplicity to my work, like in this recreation of The Beatles' Abbey Road album cover.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e87072f2-3715-41cf-ab9b-f6839bf1cef0)
- [Video: This banner for the Hearth Summit was stitched together entirely from scrap fabric. It’s a testament to how conscious choices and creative reuse can lead to something beautiful. Every thread and patch tells a story of sustainability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9c304a5-35ad-4323-8c76-cf9a931b4034)
- [Video: Can you build furniture from waste? I took on the challenge with this small side table. The legs are made from beer bottles, and the tabletop is crafted from old cardboard, paper bags, and tissues. It’s a functional piece of art that proves we can create with what we have.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aa56abe4-0db4-4d64-b55c-820f6655513a)
- [Video: Can you build furniture from waste? I took on the challenge with this small side table. The legs are made from beer bottles, and the tabletop is crafted from old cardboard, paper bags, and tissues. It’s a functional piece of art that proves we can create with what we have.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3939062-0424-4c04-a2ec-667526051edf)
- ![This is a work-in-progress papier-mâché jug made from old newspapers. I often find that the process is more interesting than the final piece. Here, I was musing on how water stores information and what it would be like if it replaced mainstream media as our source of news.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05dbcef8-fd39-4149-9b0f-b7c393db338a)
- ![A pensive mask created with paper-mâché and upcycled cassette tape. The interwoven tape creates a complex texture, representing the layers of thought and emotion we all carry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/463d1981-a9d8-44dc-8a68-92f7f84eafac)
- [Video: This 'Spectacle Clock' was an experiment in upcycling. I combined an old watch mechanism with a pair of discarded eyeglass frames, painting a tiny ocean scene inside. It was a challenge, but a fun exploration of giving small objects a new, whimsical life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/702d8eaf-b293-498e-9d75-b85f0bb9aa21)
- [Video: This Dali-inspired melting clock keychain is another one of my upcycling experiments. It's made from the lens of an old pair of glasses, hand-painted and repurposed into a tiny piece of wearable art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e88ae2fd-cc04-4ab2-9c12-6514b3fee07d)
- ![For the Comaya community festival, I transformed 13 large bins into an animated art piece. Each bin was painted as one frame of a stop-motion animation. It was a fun way to turn functional objects into something playful and unexpected.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25cdb9c3-e698-4cf3-bb64-cbc94cf70215)
- ![For the Comaya community festival, I transformed 13 large bins into an animated art piece. Each bin was painted as one frame of a stop-motion animation. It was a fun way to turn functional objects into something playful and unexpected.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a4577b7-f039-4ec4-847d-e92bea2c81a4)
- ![For the Comaya community festival, I transformed 13 large bins into an animated art piece. Each bin was painted as one frame of a stop-motion animation. It was a fun way to turn functional objects into something playful and unexpected.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c520fc38-eaec-433d-840e-22143bb53c54)
- ![For the Comaya community festival, I transformed 13 large bins into an animated art piece. Each bin was painted as one frame of a stop-motion animation. It was a fun way to turn functional objects into something playful and unexpected.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd67f84e-1aff-4db7-a8ee-504be8303b48)
- ![For the Comaya community festival, I transformed 13 large bins into an animated art piece. Each bin was painted as one frame of a stop-motion animation. It was a fun way to turn functional objects into something playful and unexpected.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f7a50346-0ade-4c89-97da-8b29a0ff90c7)
- [Video: These witch legs were part of a Halloween installation. I used several repurposed materials, including old mannequin legs and shiny tape, to create a spooky and fun decoration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f3593d64-4eb5-4d20-99e4-7321190ed4e9)

## About Art from Waste: Sustainable Creations

Working with discarded materials is a messy, experimental process that I find incredibly rewarding. Whether I am welding scrap metal for a sculpture or layering cassette tapes for a mural, I always handle the cleaning and processing of the materials myself. It is an intimate way to understand the history of the object before giving it a new story in your space.

When you see a piece of upcycled art, you are looking at a history of forgotten objects. I find beauty in the things people throw away—the old plastic bottles after a festival, the cassette tapes gathering dust in a garage, or the metal scrap from a local workshop. My approach to sustainable art is about revealing the potential these objects still hold.

### My Creative Process
For me, the waste dictates the direction. Before any design is finalized, I spend time sourcing materials from local dry waste centres or repurposing what you might already have on-site. This adds a layer of authenticity to the installation. For a mural, I might use coffee sachets as a mosaic, or for a sculpture, I could weld gear parts into a fluid form.

### Custom Sustainable Installations
If you are looking for a statement piece, we can collaborate to turn your specific waste into a sculpture. I have worked on everything from large-scale festival installations in Bengaluru to detailed portrait commissions using coffee conference waste. Every project includes thorough sanitization, structural reinforcement, and artistic assembly. It is about creating a conversation piece that aligns with your values, whether for a home, office, or public event.

### Frequently Asked Questions
* **Can I commission art from my own waste?** Yes, that is often the most meaningful way to work. If you have a collection of materials you want to transform, we can chat about how to turn them into a story.
* **Is the work durable?** Absolutely. I use protective varnishes, resin coatings, and professional mounting techniques to ensure these pieces last, whether they are displayed indoors or outdoors.

## About Madhuri Umashankar

Hi, I'm Madhuri. I’m a self-taught artist who doesn't believe in 'do not touch' signs. I find joy in turning scrap fabric, cassette tapes, and rusty metal into stories that you can actually interact with.

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