# Floppy Disc Paintings Nick Gentry Gives Obsolete Technology a Second Life By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-gentry References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5458826/floppy-disk-paintings-redefine-renaissance-art) & [nickgentry](http://www.nickgentry.co.uk/index.html) I feel as though it’s a bit poetic that just mere hours after writing about the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers) [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-1), I am now writing about Nick Gentry’s floppy disc paintings. ‘How so,’ you ask? Well, the former is paving the way for technology while the latter has been made obsolete, simply put. Utilizing both floppy discs and [video tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore), Nick Gentry not only gives these items a second life, he does so in quite a unique and beautiful way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reuse of Obsolete Technology:** Exploring creative ways to give obsolete technology a second life through artistic expression. - **Environmental Sustainability in Art:** Finding innovative ways to create art while promoting environmental sustainability by repurposing outdated technology. - **Retro-tech Aesthetics:** Embracing the nostalgic appeal of outdated technology in artistic creations, merging the past and present. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can draw inspiration from Nick Gentry and explore how to repurpose old technology in their work, creating unique pieces that resonate with the nostalgia of previous eras. - **Waste Management and Recycling:** Companies in the waste management and recycling industry can collaborate with artists like Nick Gentry to find innovative ways to repurpose obsolete technology, reducing electronic waste and contributing to a more sustainable future. - **Technology Hardware Manufacturing:** Technology hardware manufacturers can consider the artistic and nostalgic value of their outdated products and explore partnerships with artists, creating limited-edition collector's items that appeal to a retro-loving audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Retro Tech Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floppy-disk-wallet.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic.md) - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md) - [Analog Nostalgia Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Recycled Phonecase Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-to-rebirth.md)