Spotted by NetBit’s head of Marketing (Natasha Probert) Betty the e-waste shark has taken up a new home in Edinburgh’s Ocean Terminal.
Born in the city, Jonathan Elders has captured the scale of electronic waste in Scotland with his powerful display. The installation was created using a range of second-hand electrical devices which includes more than 200 keyboards and water panels (all saved from landfill) alongside, two projected lenses and tv screens that display a film showcasing the reality of the true impact of e-waste.
Jonathan wanted to create something that would be impactful, engaging, and too big to be missed.
betty the e-waste shark
When asked about the piece, Jonathan Elders states: ‘I chose the basking shark, native to Scotland, as I encountered one as a child whilst on a boat trip to Bass Rock in North Berwick. This moment had a huge impact on me, and it has stayed with me ever since.
The piece was previously on display at the National Museum of Scotland but has since moved to Ocean Terminal after local sustainability campaigner Sara Thomson (The Leith Collective) successfully secured Betty.
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