--- title: "E-Waste Art and Public Installations by Vishwanath Mallabadi - mytribe" description: "Explore Vishwanath Mallabadi's e-waste art in Bengaluru, including Google Ananta installations, sculptures, custom eco-mementos and hands-on upcycling workshops." canonical: https://mytribe.in/the-upcycle-store last_updated: 2026-10-06 --- # Vishwanath Mallabadi I turn e-waste into public art, sculptures and custom mementos, and teach upcycling through workshops and talks. ## Services ### [Sustainable Art & Design Services](https://mytribe.in/the-upcycle-store/sustainable-art-design-services) Bengaluru and outstation projects in India - [Video: This short film captures the creation of my 25-foot e-waste mural at Orion Mall in Bengaluru. It shows how thousands of discarded electronic devices, from remote controls to circuit boards, can be transformed into a public masterpiece that inspires a community to rethink waste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5913073-4682-41f3-b079-f1037c639ac9) - [Video: I made "The Nest" in Mumbai from thousands of discarded keypad phones, carrying my "Disconnect to Reconnect" message through a tree-shaped installation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/594286d6-7e51-438d-8ca9-1fa6637707fe) - [Video: I was honored to be featured by The Better India, a platform that highlights impactful stories. This feature shows a close-up of one of my intricate sculptures, explaining how I turn what many see as junk into valuable, thought-provoking art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/630dcea6-c7f6-4b4e-bb37-0a7b452e25aa) - ![Here I am with one of my wearable art sculptures, crafted entirely from discarded keyboard keys and electronic components. This piece explores the relationship between the human form and the technology that surrounds us, turning e-waste into a statement on sustainable fashion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bc5d928-717a-418c-9934-afb2273f8b61) - [Video: In this interview, I share the philosophy that drives my work. I discuss my technical background as a ham radio operator, my artistic journey, and my mission to use upcycling as a tool for raising environmental awareness and inspiring action.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e2fab7f-9329-4ce7-9557-57959ed120dd) - [Video: Beyond gallery pieces, I design and produce exclusive, eco-friendly awards for high-profile events. This video showcases how companies can celebrate excellence while demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability by choosing trophies crafted from upcycled e-waste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5b828bd-5230-41a6-8bfa-2a7224826ec4) - [Video: I made e-waste mementos for the KSPCB World Environment Day programme in Bengaluru. This ceremony footage shows the pieces being presented.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4930e8e1-8ee7-48fd-b8ea-73b54dd352e6) - [Video: This video gives a glimpse into my creative process, showing how I transform raw electronic components into dynamic wall art. I work with high-quality parts from German manufacturers like Würth Elektronik, finding rhythm and harmony in their textures, shapes, and colors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47d29d1a-3f6d-45f2-a7ca-728865bc0e0e) - ![This photo from the Indian Express captures a proud moment for my wife and me, standing before the 25-foot 'Sanketana' mural at its unveiling. This project was a testament to combining creativity with ecological activism on a large public scale.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/002fc905-bb6e-4584-995b-ef00d574b0fb) ### [Workshops & Speaking Engagements](https://mytribe.in/the-upcycle-store/workshops-speaking-engagements) Bengaluru and outstation sessions in India - [Video: This is my story. For over two decades, I have been on a mission to transform electronic waste into art. In this session, I share my journey from my early days as a ham radio operator to creating large scale installations, my philosophy of "Disconnect to Reconnect," and my invitation to you to join this movement. It’s more than art; it’s about making our planet safer and healthier.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e2fab7f-9329-4ce7-9557-57959ed120dd) - [Video: The device you are watching this on will one day become e-waste. This video, created for my collaboration with the Brigade Group for the Orion Mall installation, shows the scale of the problem and how we can use creativity to turn this challenge into an opportunity. This is a powerful introduction to the concepts I explore in my talks and workshops.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5913073-4682-41f3-b079-f1037c639ac9) - [Video: Join me in my studio. I invite you to a workshop where I share the magic of transforming discarded tech into stunning art. With over two decades of experience, I will guide you through my creative process, helping you discover how your own creativity can contribute to a sustainable future.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/283fc092-f78e-48a1-92c7-be34a22fc989) - [Video: My Mumbai phone tree, "The Nest", uses thousands of discarded keypad phones to begin a conversation about disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/594286d6-7e51-438d-8ca9-1fa6637707fe) - [Video: From e-waste to wearable art. In this video, a student from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) shares her experience from one of my workshops. It shows how we can challenge conventions and create sustainable apparel from discarded electronics, a key topic I cover in my sessions for design and fashion students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f983ba9-21ba-4392-905b-3f64e7d63c79) - [Video: The questions from young minds are always the most insightful. This interaction with students at the Canadian International School shows the curiosity and passion that my workshops ignite. My goal is to empower the next generation, our future guardians, to see waste as a valuable resource.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dde061ef-76eb-405a-bd45-0dd90b2078d6) - [Video: My work has been recognized by platforms like The Better India, which featured my journey of turning scrap into sculptures. This feature covers my process, from dismantling old gadgets to creating pieces like the "Kamadhenu" and a working clock from computer chips, demonstrating the practical and artistic potential of upcycling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/630dcea6-c7f6-4b4e-bb37-0a7b452e25aa) - [Video: Ready to get your hands dirty? This short video gives you a taste of a DIY Electro-Mandala, one of the many creations we explore in my hands-on workshops. You will learn to see the hidden patterns and textures in electronic components and craft your own aesthetic composition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21a546f1-61d1-4d2d-b5b0-b618e2337dbf) ## Meet your expert ### 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.