Coffee capsules are given new life by being turned into jewellery, accessories and framed artworks in an ongoing exhibition “Now You SEA Me – Coffee Capsule Art” exhibition, with the pieces created by Hong Kong upcycling brand “Wind.n.Sand”.
The exhibition is part of the Fantasia Arts Theme Promotion Project – “Fantasia Summer Festival 2026: Eco-Harmony”, which features other related programmes from Galleries A through D.
This particular exhibition is located in Hall D on the gallery’s first floor, where exhibitiongoers will find pieces ranging from rings and earrings to keyrings. Other than accessories, there are creatively crafted pieces like “Oceans Blooms”, which depicts two jellyfish seemingly floating in the sea, alongside those that show various patterns.
The colours of the capsules are creatively utilised to create vibrant pieces. In all, four natural landscapes are showcased through the works, namely “Ocean”, “Desert”, “Grassland”, and “Sky”, as noted by a recent 10 Fantasia website, which also notes that exhibitiongoers are encouraged to take a closer look at some of the pieces to spot designs painted into the artwork.
Highlighting the wearable pieces, a statement displayed at the gallery pointed out: “Through consumers wearing these meaningful accessories every day, she hopes to convey the message that every person and object can be given a renewed purpose, using her products to inspire and educate”.
“Wind.n.Sand” was founded by Hongkonger Charlotte Wong Ka-man, who has been creating handmade accessories from used coffee capsules since 2019, according to the brand’s Instagram page.
The brand, which garnered an “Upcycling Design Award” in 2023, promotes sustainable living through turning everyday waste into functional creations. Other than coffee capsules, the brand has also used wine corks, can tabs, and banners, among others, in creating artworks and home decor.
The exhibition is on until August 29. One can visit the gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷) Tuesdays through Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Photos: Rui Pastorin
