More Than Just Coffee
Inspired by Starbucks Coffee Impression
Charlene22, Independent Artist
Owen Chong, Autistic Artist
Starbucks is always brewing for a better future for all. From
encouraging reusable tumblers to going straw-free, Starbucks'
eco-friendly practices are all about protecting what we love
most.
This meaningful effort comes to life in this Bearista, a
celebration of our seas and the incredible marine life that
calls them home.
In person with the artist.
This bearista is currently displayed at Starbucks Reserve Island Glades Drive-Thru. Find me
About the artist
Owen Chong
Owen Chong, a young autistic artist, finds his emotions by
expressing his joy and passion through the process of
painting. The strokes in his paintings are full of bold and
vibration effects. Owen’s painting demonstrates his
vibrational energy and the rhythms of paintings to encourage
healing and moods expression.
Owen started his journey of Art when he was 10 years old. He
is now 21 years old. He has participated in various Art
Exhibitions in Malaysia and France for the past 10 years.
He was a special
child with passion in art turned Child Artist! Not only it
served as a recognition to Owen’s hard work and efforts, but
it helped spread awareness and acceptance of children and
adults with special needs. Ultimately, anyone can paint.
Persons with special needs can be equally capable and
talented in Art.
Freedom lies in being bold. Be bold, be brave enough to be
your true self and you will be unstoppable.
That’s Owen Chong.
Achievements
- 2014 Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTic) Art Exhibition KL
- 2014 Russian Embassy Art Exhibition KL
- 2015 UNESCO Art Exhibition PARIS
- 2015 Espace Saint – Sauveur Church Art Exhibition PARIS
- 2019 Kids Art Fair GMBB KL
- 2021 Telur Pecah 1.0 Art Exhibition KL
- 2022 Different Stroke Charity Art Exhibition PJ
- 2023 Painting Dreams Alive Charity Art Exhibition Heritouch Galary PJ
- 2023 World Health Mental group show KLCC KL
- 2023 Telur Pecah 3.0 Art Exhibition K
- 2024 Solo Art Exhibition BC Contemporary Studio KL
- 2024 National Autism Society of Malaysia group show KL
Charlene22
Charlene22 is a social media content creator with over 12 years of experience in content creation. She is also a social media guru who conducts social media classes and provides advice to international brands on building effective content strategies.
She is proud to be part of the GoPro family team and has been an influencer creating content for GoPro for over six years.
Additionally, she is a passionate artist and an ambassador for Heritouch Art Gallery, which established an art school dedicated to supporting children with special needs through creative expression.
Purchase this mini bearista to add into your collection. Get it now from your nearby Starbucks store.
A portion of the proceeds from the mini-Bearista will go to the collaborating artists and will also be donated to the Palestine Relief Fund through MERCY Malaysia.
