# Circuit Board Art These Collages Made from Circuit Boards Resemble Complex Maps By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-art References: [hyperallergic](http://hyperallergic.com/239261/finding-our-way-amid-the-modern-fatalism-of-circuit-boards/) & [jamescohan](http://www.jamescohan.com/exhibitions/2015-09-10_elias-sime) Depending on your vantage point, these images of [circuit board art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board) can look like aerial maps from afar, or [abstract art sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) up close. When studied even more, Elias Sime’s installations become more impressive. Sime's work is representative of a modernist view of paintings, without the use of paint, but instead [discarded computer parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware). Many of Sime's work takes years of collecting and assembly often using whatever scraps she can find and mold into puzzle-like pieces. To create these sculptures, Sim uses a wood backing which she then nails motherboards, circuit boards and various other computer parts to create her inventive collages. The textural detail that Sime achieves creates visually complex sculptures that mirror highly detailed paintings. Sime also strategically groups colors together to create these stunning illusions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **E-waste Art:** The emerging trend of creating art using discarded electronic components presents opportunities to reduce e-waste while unlocking new forms of creativity. - **Tech Recycling:** As people become more conscious of the environmental impact of e-waste, recycling old technology to be repurposed by artists can be a lucrative and sustainable industry trend. - **Sustainable Design:** Artists who incorporate sustainable design in their electronic artwork can tap into a growing consumer trend that values environmentally friendly products and services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The circuit board art trend has the potential to create a new market for artists who want to incorporate discarded tech components in their work. - **Technology:** The rise of e-waste art creates new opportunities for technology companies to partner with artists and ensure their products are disposed of in environmentally responsible ways. - **Sustainability:** Sustainability-focused companies can partner with e-waste artists to showcase their commitment to eco-friendliness while supporting emerging artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Arcade Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-1.md) - [Paper-Made Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board.md) - [Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Browser-Based Circuit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratchboardio.md)