# Crystalline Disc Shard Sculptures Old Media Technology Becomes Repurposed in Jim Hake's CD Art By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cd-art References: [junk-culture](http://www.junk-culture.com/2013/04/crystal-sculptural-portrait-constructed.html) & [skulchaboy.wix](http://skulchaboy.wix.com/jimhake) While the future generations may have no clue what CDs were ever used for, artist Jim Hake pays homage to these outdated devices by smashing them into pieces and creating his recycled CD art. This sculpture is composed of hundreds of jagged pieces of [broken CD shards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orion-cd-player) soldiered together to create a stunning masterpiece that shines with the rainbow of retro musical media and the sparkle of its multifaceted [crystalline surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara). Not only is his artwork reminiscent of this soon-to-be-forgotten technology, it also commemorates forgotten singers from the '60s, an era when pop icons were naturally talented and voice-altering techniques such as auto-tune were not even on their radar. The shiny glamor of nostalgia and eras past has been beautifully captured in the recycled CD art sculpture created by Jim Hake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Art:** Exploring innovative ways to repurpose outdated technology like CDs into stunning sculptures. - **Nostalgia Revival:** Capitalizing on the fascination with past eras by creating art that captures the shiny glamor of nostalgia. - **Technological Obsolescence:** Recognizing the growing irrelevance of old media technology and finding new creative applications for it. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with unconventional materials and repurposing outdated technology. - **Music and Entertainment:** Creating tribute pieces that commemorate forgotten singers and celebrate the music of past eras. - **Waste Management and Recycling:** Finding innovative solutions to repurpose and recycle electronic waste like CDs for artistic purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled CD Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-disc-chair.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Transparent Audio CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearframe-cd.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md)