# Electrifying E-Art Artist Haribaabu Naatesam Puts to Good Use Old, Rusty and Forgotten Electronics By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-10-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribaabu-naatesam References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/incredible-ewaste-sculptures) & [fossilss](http://www.fossilss.com/index.html) Technology is not only changing the world, but it's also generating massive waste, which is why Haribaabu Naatesam decided to take all that junk and give it a new, productive use. The Indian artist collects e-waste to provoke reactions in viewers and remind them of their favorite electronic memories. Walkmans, cell phones, [tapes, discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore) are transformed into crabs, sea horses, motorcycles and shoes. Through his astonishing art, Naatesam wants question the role of technology in society. He asks, "Just because they [electronic devices] have out-lived their use, do they deserve to be forgotten away in attics, thrown into bins? Or, just piled up in one corner of a scrap yard?" Based on his mesmerizing art, the answer is not. By giving an [artistic life to these old products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii), Naatesam is discovering multiples meanings and new perspectives. He explains, "The philosophy of my art is to create awareness of reusing e-waste." Haribaabu Naatesam plays a fundamental role in the way society explores and values technology. He proves that e-waste has a life of its own; it's more than just a bunch of cables and metal -- e-wast represents how one interacts with the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the growing trend of using e-waste to create unique and meaningful artwork, challenging perceptions of waste and promoting sustainability. - **Tech Waste Awareness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop initiatives and campaigns to raise awareness about the environmental impact of technology waste and promote responsible disposal and recycling. - **Technology Reflection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use art as a medium to encourage individuals to reflect on their relationship with technology and its role in society, sparking conversations about consumption and e-waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to develop new products and creations using discarded electronics, contributing to circular economy initiatives. - **Waste Management and Recycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative recycling technologies and processes specifically designed to handle electronic waste, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing resource recovery. - **Technology Advocacy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advocate for sustainable technology practices and policies, promoting extended product lifespan, repairability, and responsible consumption to reduce e-waste generation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md) - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Converted Scooter Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Electronic Packaging-Made Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgar-stool.md) - [Recycled Waste Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gomi.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md)