BEAN TO CUP
Client: Starbucks
Project type: Mural
Photos: Andrew Hendry
I was commissioned by Starbucks to
create 3 murals as part of the ‘Starbucks Art Program’. These murals are installed in stores across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The theme being ‘Bean To Cup’ – with the individual murals representing each
word in the title respectively. The work is therefore an homage to coffee
culture and the unique journey from cultivation to consumption.
Bean
Examining how coffee is produced, the imagery is centered around the harvesting, plucking, washing and drying of the beans, with a focus on the regions in which Starbucks coffee farms operate in (such as Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama, to name a few).
Examining how coffee is produced, the imagery is centered around the harvesting, plucking, washing and drying of the beans, with a focus on the regions in which Starbucks coffee farms operate in (such as Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama, to name a few).
To
Focusing on the process of preparing the coffee beans for consumption, with emphasis on the unique Starbucks Reserve Roastery’s that have opened all over the world. A fantastic celebration of coffee’s extraordinary journey which I wanted to celebrate through an abstract illustration of the harvest and production processes. The side panels contain scenes from the Starbucks Tasting Room - All coffee shipped from around the world to Starbucks is “cupped,” to ensure quality and consistency. “Like a sommelier, the coffee tasters’ role is part science, part art.”
Focusing on the process of preparing the coffee beans for consumption, with emphasis on the unique Starbucks Reserve Roastery’s that have opened all over the world. A fantastic celebration of coffee’s extraordinary journey which I wanted to celebrate through an abstract illustration of the harvest and production processes. The side panels contain scenes from the Starbucks Tasting Room - All coffee shipped from around the world to Starbucks is “cupped,” to ensure quality and consistency. “Like a sommelier, the coffee tasters’ role is part science, part art.”
Cup
Exploring the interaction between customers and emphasising the ‘third place’ element inherent within a Starbucks. Playing on the casual, and happily anticipated gatherings of individuals beyond the scope of simply home and work. For this piece, the side panels show baristas in action while the four corners feature illustrated electrical plugs from various countries. This playful representation underscores the importance of staying connected and fostering community.
Exploring the interaction between customers and emphasising the ‘third place’ element inherent within a Starbucks. Playing on the casual, and happily anticipated gatherings of individuals beyond the scope of simply home and work. For this piece, the side panels show baristas in action while the four corners feature illustrated electrical plugs from various countries. This playful representation underscores the importance of staying connected and fostering community.
