You might know Austin artist, Rex Hamilton from his various murals around Austin but this fall you’ll be able to enjoy your Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte with some extra spice. Hamilton is the latest artist to join in Starbucks Artist Collaboration Series. That means you’ll be able to find his drinkware collection in local stores!
Who is Rex Hamilton and how you might know his art?
You might not know his name but you most likely know Hamilton’s art. If you’ve ever seen the mural at Nasha on the east side, or if you’ve driven past the Be Well murals on Lamar Boulevard, you’ve seen his art. Maybe you know the Austin FC mural at Q2 Stadium or, perhaps, the mural above the Milagro Tequilla Bar at Moody Center. Not to mention he was the artist behind the official SXSW 2023 poster, the 2023 USGP F1 poster and many of the Austin FC match posters. Now you’ll be able to see and buy his work on drinkware at Starbucks!
What Hamilton has to say about his Starbucks collections:
“You see a lot of color growing up in Austin, I feel like that made an imprint on me and how I make art. I hope people feel happy and excited when they see this collection, like there’s a lot of energy radiating off them.” – Rex Hamilton
Hamilton’s collection showcases his unique artistic style, heavily influenced by the Austin Botanical Gardens. Growing up he spent a lot of time there with his family and it shows in his work. The collection consists of three different style cups in three different sizes. The 24-ounce plastic cold cup, adorned by the wildflowers of Texas, a 16-ounce stainless steel tumbler, honoring his late tabby cat, Ammee and a 12-ounce ceramic tumbler, featuring a red cardinal inspired by a cross-country road trip.
You can find his collection in Starbucks stores while supplies last!
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All featured images courtesy Starbucks
