# Aquatic Circuit Board Art (UPDATE) Steven Rodrig Turns Old PCBs into Amazing Sculptures By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steven-rodrig References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/07/brilliant-printed-circuit-board.html) & [pcbcreations](http://www.pcbcreations.com/) Steven Rodrig is a Cuban-born, American-based artist who does some amazing work using [old PCBs (printed circuit boards)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board). We have featured his work on Trend Hunter before, but Steven Rodrig's skills aren't just limited to [shoe sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames). These sculptures are amazing! Who knew that a computer had so much artistic potential? You've never seen a turtle or a cacti until you've seen one made out of [old computer parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware). Steven Rodrig has done some truly great work here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Art:** Creating art using upcycled or repurposed materials creates new opportunities for designers and artists alike. - **E-waste Recycling:** The increasing amount of electronic waste presents disruptive innovation opportunities in recycling and repurposing industries. - **Sustainable Sculpture:** Sustainable sculpture using recycled materials presents new opportunities for artists and designers to create unique works of art and promote sustainability. ### Where This Applies - **Electronics Recycling:** The electronics recycling industry has the opportunity to innovate by repurposing old circuit boards and other electronic waste into art and other products. - **Art and Design:** Incorporating upcycled materials in art and design presents opportunities for innovation in sustainability and eco-friendly practices. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Sustainable manufacturing practices and materials can be incorporated to create innovative products and works of art, like Steven Rodrig's sculptures made from upcycled circuit boards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Retro Arcade Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-1.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Paper-Made Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleuse-circuit-board.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md)