There was once a time when art meant either a canvas and brushes or sculptures made out of stone. As the decades went by, the materials people used began changing, with almost any object today being capable of being made into art. If uncooked pasts can be used to make masterpieces, why not coffee beans? Well, here are some examples of works that have answered that exact question.
- A coffee mosaic mural :This mosaic, made up of one million coffee beans, was created by an Albanian artist as a representation of the hope for global unity. Completed over the course of a single month, the mural even won a Guinness World Record, making it the 5th record set by the artist!
- Perfect for coffee cravings:This quirky piece of art truly showcases how large a part coffee plays in people’s lives. So for those days when your energy seems to be dipping, there’s always a solution at hand, as long as you have a grinder around.
- Rejuvenate your walls :Drab walls can make any room feel lifeless and dull. While paint can help improve this situation, it is also very time consuming. So a simpler solution would be to put up a coffee bean wall hanging that not only looks amazing but also smells amazing! A treat for the eyes and the nose, with energy on the side!
- Patterns in coffee :Not all art needs to actually have the coffee bean on it. The well-known shape can also be used in the form of impressions. Simply dip the beans in paint, press them onto some paper and voila, instant coffee themed writing material. Use it to wrap present, make patterns (a carafe would be ideal) or simply to write on!
- Characters come to life :Every coffee bean contributes to the character of your morning cup of the drink. But those very beans can also come together to form characters on their own, like this cute hedgehog. Who knew a cupful of beans, some thread and a pot of glue could create magic like this?
While the work you’ve seen represent unconventional ways to use coffee beans, they are just the tip of the iceberg. The advantage of being artistic is that you get to constantly push the boundaries of what is possible. So, what is the most impressive work of coffee art that you’ve come across?
