E-Waste Elephant

E-Waste Elephant is a sculptural piece created from scrap wire mesh, a broken chandelier, and discarded Mardi Gras beads—materials chosen not just for their visual texture but for their deeper environmental implications. Mardi Gras beads are known to contain heavy metals like lead and are often made from low-grade plastics that may include recycled electronic waste, raising concerns about their long-term impact on human health and the environment. By shaping these overlooked materials into the form of an elephant—a symbol of memory and wisdom—the piece calls attention to the toxic legacy of celebration culture and the urgent need to rethink what we throw away.