# Monstrous Motherboard Art Joe Dragt Paints Stunning Images Onto Old Circuit Boards By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-dragt References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/artist-uses-motherboards-as-canvases-for-his-art.html) & [tomorrowandbeyond](http://www.tomorrowandbeyond.com/index.php) Joe Dragt is an artist who paints his pictures onto old computer motherboards. The Arizona-based artist was inspired to start his aptly named 'Painted Circuit Board Series' when he was tasked by his day job with taking 30 computers to a recycling plant. Dragt decided to take one of the computers home to see if they could be used as a canvas. Turns out they could be, as Dragt has created several stunning paintings using [circuit boards as his canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board). I am a huge fan of the [artistic upcycling of old computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-deck-motherboard-case), which is probably why I like the 'Painted Circuit Board Series' so much. If you're into [killer computer art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaiju-no-8-pc), be sure to check some of Joe Dragt's work here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Artistic Upcycling:** There is an opportunity for artists to create unique pieces of art by upcycling old and discarded electronic devices such as circuit boards. - **Digital Art:** Artists can leverage technology and digital canvases such as circuit boards to create stunning digital art that appeals to tech enthusiasts. - **Tech-inspired Art:** An opportunity for artists to create art that reflects the popular culture's love for technology and gadgets, using unconventional materials like circuit boards as a canvas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-waste Recycling:** There is an opportunity for e-waste recycling companies to partner with artists to create unique pieces of art that promote the benefits of recycling electronic waste. - **Tech Manufacturing:** Tech manufacturing companies can collaborate with artists to create unique designs for their products using electronic components as canvases to appeal to tech-savvy consumers. - **Electronics Art Galleries:** There is an opportunity for the emergence of art galleries that specialize in showcasing electronics-based art, catering to a growing community of tech enthusiasts who appreciate digital art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [User-Created Motherboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riptide-nft-edition.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Printed Circuit Sconces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-circuit.md) - [Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device.md) - [Motherboard-Branded NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-gaming-evo.md) - [Retro Puzzle Block Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build.md) - [Efficient Water-Cooled Motherboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-motherboard.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md)