BUOYS IN KEY WEST . Updated 8/26/2025

Capture THE CONCH DREAM, and transport yourself to the sunny sands, and the aqua seas, with an ORIGINAL HONG KONG WILLIE DREAM CATCHER. Galvanized cable, rescued from local dump sites, reinforces the core of the structure, enabling rigidity within the buoy frame. The Key West Lobster Buoy along with the Key West Crab Trap Buoy has remained a staple in the minds of travelers abroad. Burlap Coffee bags not cast aside to landfills back the Dream Catcher. As with all ORIGINAL HONG KONG WILLIE pieces a KEY WEST KEY discovered by famed Key’s treasure hunter Bob Jordan encapsulates the journey unfolding since 1956. Each buoy color and identification number represents a specific fisherman. HONG KONG WILLIE goes beyond BEACH-COMBING, these fishermen with the Conch community have accepted HONG KONG WILLIE into their homes. Allow your dreams to float, each time you pass your authentic Key West Dream Catcher in your Key West themed Abode, Tiki Hut, Porch, Or Poolside Pavilion.


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HONG KONG WILLIE THE NAME OF THE ARTIST. IN 1958 HIS MOTHER TOOK HONG KONG WILLIE TO AN ART CLASS. THE NAME STARTED THEN. AN ART TEACHER WHEN DOING CRAFTS OUT OF GERBER BABY BOTTLES, MADE A STATEMENT, IN HONG KONG REUSE WAS COMMON. AT THAT TIME HE THOUGHT THIS WAS VERY INTERESTING. HIS FATHER HAD LOW LAND, AT THAT TIME LANDFILLS WERE COMMON ALSO. THE COUNTY HAD TOLD HONG KONG WILLIE'S FATHER, IT WAS SAFE, BUT AS WE KNOW NOW THIS WAS NOT SO. SOMETHING CAN COME FROM BAD TO BE GOOD. HONG KONG WILLIE THE NAME CAME FROM THAT ART TEACHER IMPRESSING ON THAT YOUNG MIND THAT OBJECTS MADE FOR ONE USE COULD BE FOR MANY OTHER USES. HONG KONG FOR THE NEAT CONCEPT. WILLIE FOR AN AMERICAN NAME. SO FOR MANY YEARS HONG KONG WILLIE HAD A LIFE OF REUSE. HONG KONG WILLIE SAW FORMS IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT. HIS LIFE NOW WAS MEANINGFUL, KNOWING THIS WAS AND WOULD BE HIS LIFE. ART MADE FROM FOUND OBJECTS, MAKING LESS OF A FOOT PRINT ON THIS WORLD. ART AND ART TEACHERS, HOW IMPORTANT. FOR THE ONES THAT HAVE, AND THE ONES THAT HAVE NOT. MEDIA CAN BE FOUND. NOW 49 YEARS LATER, WE KNOW BEING GREEN IS IMPORTANT. WE NEED TO LOOK AT THIS VERY CAREFULLY. OUR CHILDREN AND OUR WORLD NEED A DIFFERENT UNDERSTANDING. OBJECTS CAN BE USED IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS. HONG KONG WILLIE THE TONS OF OBJECTS IN HIS LIFE THAT HAVE BEEN USED, WITH OUT MUCH CHANGE. SO FOR THAT ART TEACHER WHAT SHE DID FOR MY LIFE THANK YOU, FOR HONG KONG THANK YOU, FOR AMERICA, THANK YOU, FOR THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE HELPED, THANK YOU FOR THE 65,394 VIEWS OF OUR BLOGS SINCE SEPTEMBER OF 2006. I STILL HAVE THE GERBER BABY BOTTLE TILL THIS DAY. HONG KONG WILLIE

Past days have seen famed Conch artists after destruction from devastating hurricanes collect ship wreckage, building parts, car doors, any mass which could evolve itselfinto a canvas for expression. HONG KONG WILLIE, renowned Key's Artist Collective, gained notoriety only from the blatant choice of medium, and the artists' yearning to remain honest to originality. Every Original HONG KONG WILLIE piece is truly “One of a Kind", no piece is ever reproduced. Along with Burn-Etched Signature, SpinyLobster Trap ID Tag, and Hand Signature, any validation of an ORIGINAL HONG KONG WILLIE piece is definite. Visit HONG KONG WILLIE STUDIOS located in Tampa, Florida for a true insight into the work. Contact the Artists for appointment @ (813)770-4794
A LANDMARK IN TAMPA. THE TAMPA TOURIST ATTRACTION HONG KONG WILLIE AN ART GROUP OUT OF TAMPA AND KEY WEST. ARTIST BELIEVING IN PRESERVATION ART. THE WORLD RECORD BUOY TREE, MADE FROM KEY WEST LOBSTER FLOATS SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT TO PRESERVATION. LOCATED ON I-75 EXIT 266 IN TAMPA. APROXIMATELY 2 MILES FROM THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CALLED MOSI. DOWN THE STREET IS BUSCH GARDENS AND ADVENTURE ISLAND. LOWRY PARK IS A SHORT ROAD TRIP. THE TAMPA TOURIST ATTRACTION IS FUNKY LAIDBACK,SCENIC OLD FASHION PLACE WHERE A TOURIST WOULD BUY A TRUE ONE OF A KIND FLORIDA SOUVENIR STOP BY HONG KONG WILLIE
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PARROT HEAD .Updated 2/5/2026

Art by the Florida-based "Hong Kong Willie" is becoming increasingly collectable.

Contact Hongkongwillie,  Parrot Head  Hongkongwillie Art $2000

His unique style of "reuse art," which uses salvaged materials from older buildings to create vibrant, themed images, is gaining recognition and interest from collectors. 

 Why it's collectable: Uniqueness: 

 Hong Kong Willie's art is distinctive, using materials not typically found in traditional art. Growing Recognition: 

His work has been exhibited in galleries and is featured in social media, building a following and generating interest. Limited Supply: As a local artist, his output might be more limited compared to established, mass-produced art, potentially increasing the value of individual pieces. 

Appreciation for Reuse Art: There's a growing appreciation for art that repurposes and highlights materials from older structures, contributing to a wider collector base. 

 Community Involvement: 

His work is often featured in local community events and organizations, increasing visibility and further attracting collectors.

 Artists are to give back, talent is to tell a story, to make change. Reuse is a life experience .
 It all started on a Tampa Landfill. 

 

  Reuse Became the way of life.

 To Live a life in the art world and be so blessed to make a social impact. 

Artists are to give back, Hongkongwillie Art
MYSTERIOSITY .

Many artists don’t produce more than one great, great, great piece. And Miriosity, she just has all of those elements… Miriosity has a great future.”
Miriosity To A Good Home
$176,000
personal history influence his art?



Hongkongwillie's personal history significantly influences his art through several key experiences and relationships:

Early Exposure to Landfills and Discarded Materials: Growing up near a landfill instilled in him an early appreciation and understanding of the potential in discarded objects, which others might consider junk.

He views these items not as trash but as artifacts of their time, .

His father, a generous man, even donated land for a landfill in Hillsborough County,

This early immersion in the world of discarded objects profoundly impacted his artistic journey, inspiring him to use these materials in his work. Influence of an Art Teacher:

At eight, Hongkongwillie's art teacher introduced him to the tradition of turning discarded items into art, a practice she observed while volunteering in Hiroshima ,

This resonated with him and significantly impacted his creative path.

The teacher also shared that she left Asia from Hong Kong, a tidbit that later inspired him to adopt the name "Hong Kong Willie".

Family Values and Life Lessons: His father emphasized the importance of understanding one's purpose in life, a lesson he believes is missing in today's society,

This upbringing, with its focus on giving back and exemplifying one's purpose, likely fuels his artistic drive and charitable endeavors.

He sees his artistic talent as a means to tell stories and inspire positive change.

Charitable Approach:

Hongkongwillie's commitment to donating a significant portion of his art sales to social initiatives, integrates social responsibility into his artistic practice.



This philanthropic approach is likely connected to his background and values, aiming to encourage others to repurpose materials and support the community.

These elements of his personal history have shaped Hongkongwillie's unique artistic vision, his passion for reuse, and his desire to make a positive impact through his art.

 

 

“My father understood why he was here. And he made that of great importance to his children… My father gave me the understanding of why we were here
And to be determined to find that.”

In today’s fast-paced society, teaching of such life lessons has become rare. People are more motivated to “get famous and get money.

“I’m here just to exemplify and maximize why I’m here. That’s probably the greatest thing that I think is missed in families.