# Recycled Keyboard Art Viper Sculpture By Ayman | Published 2008-04-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viper-recycled-keyboards References: [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/04/viper_made_from_recycled.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890) In an effort to promote awareness of recycling, Korean artist **Choi Jung Hyun** has created a cool viper snake sculpture out of [recycled keyboard keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware) that is being shown in a gallery show. A clever touch in the presentation of the sculpture is having recycled computer mice laying around the viper. Poor mice ;) **Implications** - It's amazing how imaginative people get when it comes to transforming [keyboards into artistic objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround). This technological device has become quite an inspiration for [incredible eco-inspired artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures), from food to portraits. While ideas for transforming the keyboard into various products may run out, artists may look towards other computer objects as a source of inspiration for creativity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Eco-inspired Artworks:** Artists are finding inspiration in technology devices, such as keyboards, to create unique and eco-friendly artworks. - **Creative Use of Recycled Materials:** Artists are demonstrating creative ways to repurpose discarded computer objects, like keyboard keys, into art pieces. - **Transforming Technological Waste:** There is a growing trend of transforming electronic waste into artistic creations, showcasing the potential of recycling and upcycling. ### Where This Applies - **Art & Design:** Artists in the art and design industry can explore opportunities to create eco-inspired artworks using recycled computer objects. - **Recycling:** The recycling industry can consider innovative ways to repurpose electronic waste, such as transforming keyboard keys into art pieces. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies in the eco-friendly products industry can explore incorporating recycled computer objects into their product design, inspired by artistic transformations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [NYC Skyscraper-Inspired Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icebreaker-keyboard.md) - [All-Metal Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-keycaps.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [NYC-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-icebreaker.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroom-keyboard.md) - [Honeycomb-Inspired PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-and-mouse-design.md) - [Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esc-keys.md)