Vishwanath Mallabadi

Vishwanath Mallabadi

I turn e-waste into public art, sculptures and custom mementos, and teach upcycling through workshops and talks.

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Vishwanath Mallabadi

Vishwanath Mallabadi

My Story

Namaste everyone. I studied applied arts and worked in graphic design and UI/UX, including at Wipro. I learned electronics through ham radio. My father, D.M. Shambhu, was a painter and sculptor. I grew up in "that creative mess." My e-waste art began as a hobby around 2004. "Kabadi bazaar is my playground." Music and poetry are part of my life too. "I don't Recycle, I Reimagine."

My Work

Art and learning - I turn e-waste into public installations, sculptures, wall art and custom mementos. I also run workshops and talks.

Google Ananta - I created a large wall installation and the skyline sculpture "Future Cities: Built from Yesterday's Technology" for Google's Bengaluru campus.

Sanketana - I made the 25 ft long e-waste mural at Orion Mall, Brigade Gateway, with Brigade Group.

Eco-mementos - I made e-waste pieces for the World Environment Day celebration at Kanteerava Stadium on 3 July 2024.

Wearable art - I guide students in creating apparel and jewellery from e-waste, including workshops at UID, Pearl Academy and NIFT Kannur.

Disconnect to Reconnect - I use art to ask people to rethink their gadgets and connect with nature.