E-Waste Art Workshops and Sustainability Talks
I want people to see the potential inside discarded gadgets. Come closer to the material and the stories behind it.
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.
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.
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.
My Mumbai phone tree, "The Nest", uses thousands of discarded keypad phones to begin a conversation about disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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At NIFT Kannur, students explored how e-waste could become wearable art. Their participant interview shows the surprise of working with electronics as apparel material. My sessions begin with this curiosity about what we usually discard.
From awareness to action
"Arivininda kriyege" is the phrase I use for my mission. I have led workshops at UID, GD Goenka University, and worked with Christ University's Liberal Arts students on an e-waste mural.
My Canadian International School interaction shows how much children want to ask about these materials. I also share examples from my own work, including "Sanketana" at Orion Mall and "The Nest" in Mumbai.
Art, technology and responsible consumption meet in these conversations. The examples here are past engagements, not one fixed workshop kit or duration.
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