My Dior-Inspired Darth Vader Helmet reimagines one of the most powerful figures in Star Wars through the lens of couture refinement and sustainable craftsmanship. Constructed from upcycled Dior materials and found components, this sculpture merges Vader’s mechanical precision with the elegance of fashion design.
Wearable: Yes
Materials Used: Vintage Dior piece of luggage, hand bags leather, wire, computer chips and other upcycled materials.
My Wearable Luxury-Inspired Darth Vader Helmets explore the intersection of fashion, fine art, and sustainability. Constructed from upcycled luxury materials and found components, these helmets reinterpret Darth Vader’s iconic armor as wearable works of design. By blending couture craftsmanship with pop culture and functionality, this series challenges the boundaries between sculpture and fashion — transforming an emblem of power into a statement of creativity, individuality, and renewal.
My LV-Inspired Darth Vader Sculptures reinterpret one of cinema’s most iconic characters through the lens of luxury craftsmanship and sustainable design. Built from upcycled Louis Vuitton materials and found components, these sculptures explore the duality within Darth Vader — the balance between strength and vulnerability, darkness and refinement. This series reflects my ongoing pursuit to merge high fashion, cultural storytelling, and sustainability into cohesive sculptural works that transform myth into modern design.
This upcycled Vader was inspired/modeled after the iconic Luxury Brand Louis Vuitton and was created using a vintage piece of LV luggage.
Materials Used:1 vintage (70's era) Louis Vuitton piece of luggage, leather, piano parts, wire, computer chips, capacitors, zipper, braided leather, ram and other upcycled materials.
This upcycled Vader was inspired/modeled after the iconic Luxury Brand Louis Vuitton and was created using a vintage piece of LV luggage.
Materials Used:1 vintage (70's era) Louis Vuitton piece of luggage, leather, piano parts, wire, computer chips, capacitors, zipper, braided leather, ram and other upcycled materials.
My Gundam-Inspired Darth Vader Helmet reimagines one of Star Wars’ most iconic figures through the precision and structure of Japanese mecha design. Built from upcycled e-waste and found materials, this sculpture merges the disciplined, armored aesthetic of Gundam with the dark elegance of Darth Vader.
This piece was created using upcycled materials, including data cables, USB cords, RAM, wire, and other electronic components.
My Darth Vader Lux I & II sculptures represent the evolution of my practice — reimagining one of cinema’s most iconic figures through the lens of luxury design and sustainable innovation. Constructed from upcycled e-waste and found materials, these works merge the precision of technology with the elegance of couture craftsmanship.
Vader Lux #2
Inspiration: from the luxury brand Chanel.
Materials Used: Adding machine keys, capacitors, cloth-covered wire, brass washers, data cables, adding machine parts, ram and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes and typewriters.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as ball bearings, copper bearings, ram, wire, computer chips, and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes ,and typewriters.
My Darth Vader “Woody” reimagines the iconic dark lord through a natural lens, replacing his traditional metal and leather textures with reclaimed wood and upcycled components. This sculpture contrasts the organic warmth of wood with the mechanical form of Vader’s armor, exploring the intersection between nature and technology.
My Volt Vader sculpture reimagines Darth Vader through the theme of electricity and energy, symbolizing power, transformation, and renewal. Constructed from upcycled circuitry, wiring, and e-waste, this piece captures the tension between control and chaos — a current running through both technology and the human spirit.
Materials Used: Upcycled materials such as laptop keyboard keys, airplane parts, adding machine parts, computer RAM, computer chips, data cables, and a car amplifier.
My Nike-Inspired Darth Vader Sculptures merge two of my lifelong passions — Star Wars and sneaker design — into a study of form, texture, and innovation. Constructed from upcycled Nike sneakers, e-waste, and found materials, these sculptures reinterpret Darth Vader’s armor through the lens of athletic design and performance engineering.
This upcycled Vader was inspired/modeled after Nike's iconic Air Max 90.
Materials Used:1 pair of Nike Air Max 90 Saint Patrick's Day Edition, other shoes parts, shoe laces, computer chips, heat sinks and other upcycled materials.
This piece was inspired by one of my favorite shoes of all time the Waffle Racer. Materials Used: waffle maker, shoe laces, rubber pads, computer ram, computer chips, track spikes, metal and wire.
Date Completed: March 11, 2014
Vader AF-1 CHI
This upcycled Vader was inspired/modeled after Nike's iconic Air Force 1
Materials Used:1 pair of Nike Air Force 1 lows other shoes parts, shoe laces, computer chips, heat sinks and other upcycled materials.
My passion for Sneakers and Star Wars collide to influence the creation of this piece.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: typewriter ribbon, shoe laces, Nike sneaker, resistors, ram, wire and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines and typewriters.
My Darth Vader Sculptures Created Using Upcycled Apple Computers merge the language of technology and mythology into a single sculptural form. Constructed from reclaimed Apple computer components, these works reinterpret Vader’s armor through the minimalist design and precision engineering synonymous with Apple. This early series embodies my ongoing mission — to transform discarded technology into cultural artifacts that explore the intersection of innovation, identity, and sustainability.
Mac Vader
My passion for Star Wars and one of the baddest villain of all time has carried over to my upcycled art.
Materials Used: This piece was created entirely from upcycled Apple computer parts such as: keyboards, Mac G4, data cables, USB cords, mice, RAM, and wire.
This piece was inspired by Apple and created from upcycled Apple computer parts such as: keyboards, Mac G3, data cables, USB cords, mouse puck, RAM, and wire.
This piece was inspired by Apple and was created using upcycled materials such as Mac G4, data cables, USB cords, mice, RAM, heat sinks, wire, and other materials.
My Darth Vader and TIE Fighter Mash-Up Sculpture unites two icons of the Star Wars universe into a single work of mechanical storytelling and design fusion. Constructed from upcycled e-waste and found components, this piece explores the balance between structure and symbolism — blending Vader’s dark, commanding presence with the aerodynamic form of the Empire’s TIE Fighter.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, keyboard keys, speaker wire, metal, resistors, ram, computer chips, data cables, adding machine keys, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
My Greedo and Darth Vader Sculpture Mash-Up combines two distinct Star Wars icons into a single expression of contrast and creative fusion. Constructed from upcycled materials and e-waste, this sculpture explores the tension between character archetypes — Greedo’s outsider unpredictability and Vader’s disciplined power.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, tacks, resistors, ram, heat sinks, computer chips, adding machine keys, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
My Darth Vader Sculpture: Lucky Vader explores the intersection of fate, control, and renewal through the visual language of upcycled art. Built from reclaimed e-waste and found materials, this piece reimagines Vader as a vessel of luck — where the precision of design meets the randomness of chance.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, track spikes, ball bearings, resistors, ram, computer chips, adding machine keys, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
My Darth Vader Upcycled Series was the starting point for my exploration into upcycled Star Wars sculptures, where I began transforming discarded materials into cinematic icons. Each helmet was built from e-waste, wire, and found metal components, celebrating both craftsmanship and sustainability. This series became the creative foundation for my later work — where design, storytelling, and environmental consciousness converge to redefine how we perceive value and art in the modern world.
Darth Vader Upcycled #4
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, typewriter keys, ball bearings, resistors, ram, and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes ,and typewriters.
Date Completed: 2013
Darth Vader Upcycled #3
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as airplane brackets, keyboard keys, resistors, RAM, gears, heat sinks, wire, and parts from adding machines and typewriters.
Date Completed: 2013
Darth Vader Upcycled #2
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as wire, airplane brackets, adding machine keys, circuit boards, gears, heat sinks, and parts from adding machines and typewriters.
Date Completed: 2012
Darth Vader Upcycled #1
Materials Used: Recycled materials from computer parts, wire, airplane brackets, adding machine keys, ball bearings, and parts from adding machines and typewriters.
My Darth Vader Mash-Up: Light vs. Dark explores the eternal struggle between creation and destruction, good and evil, through the language of upcycled sculpture. Built from reclaimed e-waste and found materials, the piece divides Vader’s form between contrasting textures and tones — representing balance through opposition.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, keyboard keys, ball bearings, resistors, ram, computer chips, data cables, shoe laces, vials, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
My Darth Vader-Inspired Sculptures with Horns reinterpret one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures through the lens of mythology and transformation. Constructed from upcycled e-waste and found materials, this early piece experiments with form and symbolism — merging Vader’s sleek mechanical armor with horned, organic elements that evoke strength and evolution.
Regal Stag Vader
Recycled materials such as: leather, resistors, ram, wire, antlers, fuses, and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines and typewriters.
This piece was created from upcycled computer parts, including hard drive parts, wire, braided cable, airplane parts, computer chips, capacitors, data cables and other found objects.
My passion for Star Wars and one of the baddest villain of all time has carried over to my upcycled art.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, white tail deer antlers, ball bearings, resistors, ram, computer chips, adding machine keys, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
Date Completed: 2014
Taun Taun Vader
My passion for Star Wars and one of the baddest villain of all time has carried over to my upcycled art.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, horns, ball bearings, resistors, ram, computer chips, typewriter ribbon, typewriter keys, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
Date Completed: 2014
Red Stag Vader
My passion for Star Wars and one of the baddest villain of all time has carried over to my upcycled art.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: laptop keys, rubber belt, resistors, ram, wire and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes and typewriters.
y Samurai-Inspired Darth Vader Helmets pay tribute to the origins of Darth Vader’s design, which drew heavily from the elegance and discipline of traditional samurai armor. Constructed from upcycled e-waste and found materials, this series explores the intersection of heritage and technology — where discarded components become symbols of strength, craftsmanship, and transformation.
Samurai Vader
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: typewriter ribbon, shoe laces, ball bearings, resistors, ram, wire and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes and typewriters.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, shoe laces, speaker wire, clock parts, metal, ram, computer chips, data cables, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
My Darth Vader and Carbonite Sculpture Mash-Up reimagines two of Star Wars’ most iconic symbols — Vader’s presence and Han Solo’s entrapment — as a unified sculptural composition. Built from upcycled materials and e-waste, this work explores the duality between domination and preservation, machine and humanity.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, resistors, ram, computer chips, data cables, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
My Arachnid-Inspired Vader reimagines the Star Wars icon through the lens of nature and mechanical design, blending organic and industrial influences. Built from upcycled materials and e-waste, this sculpture explores the balance between precision and chaos — the structured armor of Vader merging with the complexity and tension of arachnid anatomy.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: wire, track spikes, ball bearings, resistors, ram, computer chips, data cables, adding machine keys, gears and other miscellaneous parts from adding machines, airplanes, and typewriters.
My Darth Vader and Steampunk Mash-Up reimagines the dark lord through the intricate and ornate lens of steampunk design. Built from upcycled materials and e-waste, this sculpture blends the industrial textures of brass, gears, and riveted components with the mechanical precision of Vader’s armor.
Materials Used: Recycled materials such as: airplane brackets, resistors, ram, gears, wire and parts from adding machines and typewriters.
