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CD Shard Dragons

Redditor Amon-a-boat's Alduin the Data Eater is Inspired by Skyrim

— June 21, 2012 — Eco
The Alduin the Data Eater sculpture is impressively crafted out of shattered CDs. An intricate and possibly painful project to say the least, the captivating mythical creature was inspired by the video game Skyrim, which features a dragon called Alduin the World Eater, hence the clever title of this sculpture.

Created by Redditor Amon-a-boat, who describes herself as a "17 year old girl with a 4.0 GPA that decided to make an art project out of some old blank CDs," the Alduin the Data Eater sculpture is made out of 136 blank CDs. The shards were secured to a handcrafted wireframe using hot glue and a bandsaw blade. It took an impressive 80 hours to make.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Art - There is an opportunity for artists and entrepreneurs to create new products or art pieces by repurposing or upcycling old materials, like CDs, in an innovative way.
2. Creative Recycling - Creative recycling is an emerging trend that can provide new business opportunities by creating innovative products from waste materials.
3. Sustainable Art - There is a growing trend towards sustainable art, which offers opportunities to artists and entrepreneurs to create art that promotes sustainability.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore new creative possibilities by utilizing upcycling and creative recycling techniques to produce innovative products.
2. Waste Management - The waste management industry can identify opportunities to reduce waste and promote sustainability by supporting or collaborating with artists who create innovative products from waste materials.
3. Green Business - Green businesses can promote and encourage the production of sustainable art as a means to advocate for environmental sustainability and create innovative products.
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