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Hampton Boyer: Layered Stories From Coffee-Growing Regions

An innovative artist transforms coffee origin stories into vibrant works for the Starbucks Art Program.

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A colorful collage-style painting of a green hilly landscape with trees, fields and a river.

Artistic innovation

Sometimes the most powerful stories come from unexpected techniques.

Richmond, Virginia-based artist Hampton Boyer brings exactly that kind of innovation to the Starbucks Art Program through his unique approach to storytelling. Self-taught and singular in his vision, Hampton’s process for these works includes recreating paintings into landscape layers to make something entirely new.

The artist, Hampton Boyer, standing in front of his colourful abstract artwork.

Hampton's coffee-growing stories don't just hang on coffeehouse walls—they invite you into the heart of coffee country.

From farm to canvas

Hampton's vibrant works depicting Latin American landscapes and African coffee-growing stories don't just hang on coffeehouse walls—they invite you into the heart of coffee country. Each piece represents a commitment to celebrating coffee's global journey through diverse artistic visions. Hampton's collage technique mirrors the complexity of coffee itself, where soil, climate, processing, and human hands combine to create something extraordinary in your cup.

Learn more about the Starbucks Art Program