Air Pollution Creates Art?

At some point or another, we’ve heard that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. What about when life gives you air pollution… make ink? That’s right. Creators like Anirudh Sharma, are finding ways to repurpose unexpected resources into art.

 

With the alarming rise of air pollution in places like India, what is one to do besides try and conserve energy? Sharma, a college dropout turned innovator, founded a new project called Air-Ink. Located in Bengaluru, India, it couldn't be in a more perfect location. With experts providing data that India has the worst air on earth, it doesn't appear that Sharma will run out of pollution anytime soon.

This design is aimed at recycling soot. In other words, the residue caused by the burning of fossil fuels, is what is captured and then turned into ink.

The process is much more complicated of course, but the idea is simple – decrease air pollution from reaching our lungs. The team of Air-Ink experts have created a device that looks similar to a canister, but is easily attachable to any exhaust pipe. Whether it be on a car, or a boat, the technology that has gone into this product is already making an impact.

 

The soot is then carefully processed and purified for the end result – ink. Artists from across the country have begun using this product, and the art they’re creating is captivating! 

They (Graviky Ink) are estimating that 1.6 trillion liters of air have already been cleaned so far. 

Can you think of any creative ways to recycle toxics on earth, into something creative and environmentally friendly?

For more information, visit www.air-ink.com/

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