The Artwork Of Doug Powell
Artist directory :: The Artwork Of Doug Powell 36" x 62" x 2" I finished this American flag mosaic in my studio September 14, 2026. Only afterward did I discover that day marks 212 years since Francis Scott Key saw the flag still flying over Fort McHenry after a night of British bombardment—the sight that inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Hidden among the recycled computer keys are the Pledge of Allegiance and two passages from Key’s words:
“And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our...
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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...
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