About
Doug Powell’s connection to recycling began long before it became central to his art. Growing up in Central New Jersey, he spent his teenage years collecting newspapers and glass for local recycling drives as part of the Boy Scouts—an early introduction to resourcefulness that would quietly shape his future.
After serving ten years in the U.S. Navy, including an eight-month deployment during the Gulf War, Powell returned home and reconnected with a long-dormant creative drive. What began as a personal exploration evolved into a full-time artistic career—and ultimately, a completely original medium.
Powell is best known for transforming discarded computer keyboard keys into large-scale mosaic portraits. Each piece is meticulously constructed from...
