Delhi Airport Mural: Art from Recycled Waste
A 10-foot globe at T3 arrivals made from repurposed e-waste. This installation shows how we can find beauty in everyday objects.
The finished mural installed at the airport, seen by people from all over the world. It is designed to make people pause and think about consumption and the environment, even in a busy travel hub.
A proud moment standing next to the completed installation. This piece was a massive undertaking, and seeing it in its final home, making an impact, is an incredible feeling.
A close-up view reveals the individual items that make up the mural. You can spot things like old irons, remote controls, clothes hangers, and plastic toys, each with its own history.
This is where it all begins. I collect discarded items from many homes, seeing the potential for a new life in each piece of electronic waste or forgotten toy.
The assembly process is like putting together a giant, intricate puzzle. Here, you can see the globe taking shape on the floor as we carefully arrange hundreds of colorful objects.
My amazing team of women artists taking a moment with the mural during its creation. This project was a true collaboration, fueled by a shared passion for art with a conscience.
Preparing the 10-foot circular panel for installation. The logistics of creating and mounting a piece of this size are complex, but essential to bringing the vision to life.
About this collection
This mural is more than just a 10-foot globe. It is a puzzle of hundreds of everyday objects like remote controls, broken toys, and plastic forks, all carefully cleaned and mounted to make people stop and think about what we throw away.
The project, which we lovingly call our lockdown baby, started in 2020. I wanted to prove that sustainability does not have to be boring. Working with a team of eight women artists, we sourced sanitized e-waste and discarded household items to build this relief mural. The structure is anchored on marine-grade plywood and finished with industrial-strength epoxy to withstand the busy airport environment.
When the mural needed care after a few years, we went back to the airport to restore it. Seeing commuters stop to spot a familiar old phone or a toy fork in the artwork is the real reward. It is a reminder that even the things we consider junk have a story.
If you are looking for similar large-scale installations for your home or public space, I approach every project with this same mindset. We do not just put things on a wall. We plan the sourcing, we clean and prepare every piece, and we build it to last. Whether you want a statement piece for a corporate lobby or a personal installation for a garden wall, I am happy to chat about how we can turn your discarded items into a focal point for your space.
Pragya Jain
I'm Pragya. My team and I build art that tells stories, whether it's a massive airport mural or a small canvas for your living room. We work from Bangalore but take our projects all over India, focusing on turning the ordinary into something that makes you smile.
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