--- title: "E-Waste Art Documentaries and Media Features in Bengaluru" description: "Explore e-waste art documentaries, press clippings and radio interviews. Vishwanath's e-waste art documentaries and features follow his Bengaluru upcycling mission." canonical: https://mytribe.in/the-upcycle-store/sustainable-art-design-services/in-the-media last_updated: 2026-10-06 --- # E-Waste Art in Documentaries and Media Features Tribe Verified · Indian Express Unsung Heroes feature By [Vishwanath Mallabadi](https://mytribe.in/the-upcycle-store) · Bengaluru and outstation projects in India · ₹4,500 per piece (estimate) Part of [Sustainable Art & Design Services](https://mytribe.in/the-upcycle-store/sustainable-art-design-services). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/the-upcycle-store/sustainable-art-design-services/gallery) These stories follow the work, the material and my message about responsible consumption. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This documentary by Indian Express, titled "Unsung Hero," dives deep into my journey of turning e-waste into vibrant murals and sculptures. It showcases my 25-foot mural at Orion Mall and my mission to combine creativity with ecological activism.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acbf1bb4-f5e4-40a7-8ce4-5cfd43609a29) - [Video: I was featured by The Logical Indian as a 'Pro Planet People' for creatively repurposing e-waste into art. Their feature highlights my work as part of a movement to inspire a shift toward a more sustainable, eco-conscious world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e32d25a-5c4e-49ff-b7ca-0b9422f8ae6a) - [Video: I was honored to be featured in "The National UAE," a prestigious publication in the Middle East. The article details my creative process, my passion for giving e-waste a second chance, and my mission to promote sustainable practices through art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4781e61b-8919-47b6-bd14-d9b8c58758cf) - [Video: I share an interview presentation exploring my artistic upbringing, ham radio and component-sorting process, alongside images of electronic busts and the studio work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce6172c2-9b76-45ae-a108-bd6ca66070e6) - [Video: I explain how my e-waste journey began in 2004 in this Akashvani Bengaluru interview presentation, which also shows examples of the artwork.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f22b77d-4ba3-4851-b225-6dbdb715621d) - [Video: I share "E-Waste to Eco-Art" from Reader's Digest, July 2023, a feature exploring my work with discarded electronics and The Upcycle Store.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89abd9e8-cba2-4279-b328-a0b9f58aa682) - [Video: I was featured in The Hindu as one of Bangalore's "sustainability champions" on World Environment Day. The article recognized my work in upcycling and my initiative, The Upcycle Store, for raising awareness about e-waste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/513fddd7-4b42-41b3-b9f3-7488274d8f45) - [Video: A collage of my media features for World Environment Day 2023, including my profile in The Hindu. It was a moment of great pride to be recognized alongside other eco-innovators in Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db44f2d6-c971-4512-ab5b-fa5533f297e3) - [Video: I'm thrilled to be featured in the 'INNOVATION' section of Material Recycling Magazine. The article, "Giving Shape to Sustainability," takes readers on my journey as a pioneering eco-artist transforming e-waste into stunning art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/299e0a02-a2d2-4088-be6b-399f8dcd0af2) - [Video: A documentary film by Naveen Kumaran for "Faces of Bengaluru" titled "THE UPCYCLIST." The film recognizes me as a leader in sustainability, using my artistic skills to turn e-waste into stunning art that supports a circular economy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9c711eb-0880-4ae9-b3fd-b71f2fb9327a) - [Video: I share MeruLife's feature on my eco-art journey, with glimpses of discarded components and the forms I create from them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84a29c01-6611-40d6-9dc5-7c80a1fda709) - ![An article from The Patriot newspaper covering my exhibition in New Delhi. The piece, titled "Turning e-waste into objects of fine taste," explores how I blend art and technology to make intriguing art pieces.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b15e0a8d-d101-4896-9eea-5925ae0721c6) - ![A full-page spread from The Patriot, showcasing my work and my story. It details my background, my process, and my philosophy on creating art from discarded electronics.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4acfab1-1483-4354-a081-b700722da9be) - ![I share the Times of India clipping on the 25 ft e-waste mural at Orion Mall, describing its materials and environmental message.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30e7ce80-cb53-4e89-ba67-f243d3eff4d8) - ![I share another newspaper clipping about the 25 ft Orion mural, with a photograph of the work and the public setting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64d444d6-cf33-4ac8-ac48-8700e5510f1e) - ![A newspaper clipping from News Trail, an English daily, covering the unveiling of my 25-foot e-waste mural on Environment Day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ff79b62-1cca-424f-ada1-63f5f4d0ea12) - ![An article from Indulge Society covering the unveiling of the 25-foot mural, quoting me on the importance of upcycling end-of-life products.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8af7c5ef-c681-48d2-aa84-5da118dffae2) - [Video: A video version of the News Trail article, showcasing the impressive scale of the mural and its public impact.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e9f7ed04-e5c7-4700-8289-a671cde24139) - [Video: An article by "The Star," Malaysia's top news source, highlighted my eco-art journey and the mega e-waste installation at Orion Mall. This international coverage was vital in raising awareness about sustainable living.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/00338a14-dbb0-4edb-b565-dadfa566d316) - ![A page from the Indian Express "Unsung Heroes" article, detailing my background and my evolution as an artist. It explains how I started seeing beauty in the discarded electronics that would define my life's work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/075a3369-72c2-4ff3-8abb-4d58395d22d5) - ![The cover page of the Indian Express "Unsung Heroes" feature. It shows a portrait of me alongside a photo of me at work in my studio, sculpting a new piece from e-waste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe33ea2a-20f2-4f6c-932d-87474572f340) - ![I was honored to be featured in "The National News" and "The Frontier Post." This image shows a clipping from the article, which discusses my creative process of finding beauty in resistors, capacitors, and PCBs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e2322f5-8a56-49c3-88db-63be91a69f8a) - ![I share a clipping from The Frontier Post about electronic-waste art. The feature does not establish a completed Bengaluru Metro installation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/599cbbbe-9dc9-4b3a-b083-0fea8bc46775) - ![A screenshot of "The Frontier Post" article, "The Indian creatives turning e-waste into art," featuring a photo of me with one of my early bust sculptures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd14ba48-3f90-4a00-bbbf-cfca0a13798b) - ![A clipping from "The National News" article, which explains how my passion for dismantling gadgets as a former IT professional sparked my journey into e-waste art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec64d4b2-ec14-4be4-9da2-3cfaa69edea6) - [Video: A feature in Life Positive Magazine, written by Yamuna Rangachari. The article, "Creating Art from E-Waste," explores how my initiative, The Upcycle Store, bridges art, technology, and sustainability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4fdbf23c-ed64-47a5-9478-82e7ddbcb38c) - [Video: I share Good News Today's "Waste to Business" feature about my e-waste art. The film presents the article and examples of my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/adfe8f41-cd9d-440b-8adc-0cd7987dce49) - [Video: A video version of the "Unsung Heroes" article, with a poll asking viewers if they have visited the mural. This interactive format helps engage the audience and spread the word.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30373d9f-5805-4a65-944b-12443d3570c6) - [Video: I present another edit of the "Unsung Hero" feature, moving between artwork details and the published story about my upcycling mission.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a3e783b-7649-48c8-ba42-0054743f28f8) ## About In the Media The Indian Express "Unsung Heroes" feature follows my 25 ft long mural at Orion Mall and other artworks. The Logical Indian's "Pro Planet People" presentation shares the same upcycling mission. #### Explaining the work On Akashvani / All India Radio, I explained the journey I began in 2004. My interview presentation explores artistic upbringing, ham radio and the way I sort components. #### Published features The Hindu's "Meet the sustainability champions of Bengaluru" featured my "Starry Night" piece on 5 June 2023. Reader's Digest carried "E-Waste to Eco-Art" in July 2023. The Star, Malaysia, published "Art against e-waste" on 15 July 2024. The collection also includes The National News, The Patriot and other coverage. Global Art Times featured my art in March 2023. Indulge and News Trail covered the Orion mural. "The Upcyclist", by Naveen Kumaran for Faces of Bengaluru, follows my eco-art work. These features tell the mission from different angles, without independently confirming every output or sales claim. ## About Vishwanath Mallabadi I’m Vishwanath. I enjoy showing the hidden texture in a gadget and explaining what I see. These interviews let that conversation reach more people. 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