Instant Coffee has an extensive art practice, spanning over fifteen years. As an artist collective Instant Coffee has been invested in combining the social with the aesthetic, and as such have worked in public spaces to engage large audiences. They have shown internationally and have exhibited in many prominent art institutions as well has produced numerous Public Art projects. Instant Coffee recently produced three installation/performance projects, Puff Puff , The Hero and The Villan and Take the Easy Way. As well as three 3d wall murals, Say Nothing in Bright Colours , Perpetual Sunset, a sequin sunset and Blanket Mural a sculptural wall mural for the City of Edmonton. Also in 2012 a colourful environment for the Southhill Community in Vancouver. As part of the City of Vancouver’s Cultural Olympic programme, the Collective opened Light Bar a full-spectrum light bar installation and venue for light therapy, light lectures, light shows, light reading and light rock. In 2009 Instant Coffee exhibited the Disco Fallout Shelter, at the Toronto Sculpture Garden, and as part of Subvision, Hamburg.

Instant Coffee’s most consistent members are Jinhan Ko, Jenifer Papararo and Khan Lee. Kelly Lycan was a member from 2005–2015.