Lauren Wilson

@lauren_can_art

At the age of 20, I am currently just beginning my career as a traditional artist. In my work, I aim to tell various stories while evoking an emotional response from the audience. I primarily portray figurative images of people, of all different body types, in a more semi-realistic western cartoon style. In my work more recently, I have taken a lot of inspiration from my environment. The works are mostly made in various dry media such as graphite, pen, and marker; while others are made in wet medias such as India ink and watercolor.

In my past few years of work with Angela, I have had a much greater understanding of world issues as well as those that may be closer to home than I would have ever imagined, as well as archival materials, working with uncommon objects, how to network and market myself, and realizing the importance of expressing yourself and your beliefs through art. I am so grateful to have been given to opportunity to work alongside Angela not only as an associate but as a friend who I owe a lot of my growth artistically and in general to.

Julianne Brogden

Collaboration Wines

Collaboration Wines is a collaboration between myself as winemaker and the winegrowers of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. It is about sourcing and working with growers and vineyards that share the same dedication and commitment to high quality winegrowing and winemaking.

The foundation of my winemaking comes directly from my experiences working for small, family owned wineries in Napa Valley USA, Margaret River Western Australia, and Hawke’s Bay New Zealand. The grapes that are cultivated (Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc) are the varieties that I am passionate about and thrive in Hawke’s Bays unique conditions to produce truly great wines.

So, in 2010 I made the decision to use my extensive winemaking experience and hard earned savings garnered, from working for these producers whose wines I admired. I financed my own future and crafted my first wine, 4 barrels of 2010 Argent Cabernet Sauvignon, and hence Collaboration Wines was born.

Since then the doors have continued to open, my portfolio has grown and my wines are now being served and sold in many of New Zealand’s finest restaurants and wine stores. The first export markets for Collaboration Wines have been cracked and they are now being served in Japan, France and Singapore.

Artwork & Design

Angela Tirrell, whom I met during my eight years of winemaking in Napa Valley California, became a trusted confidante and friend. A shared appreciation for cooking, wine and the arts, I was naturally drawn to Angela’s abstract artwork, which soon became the inspiration and foundation to the design of Collaboration Wines.

‘Argent - of the colour silver’, one of my favourite paintings that used to reside in her dining room inspired me to make my first wine ‘2010 Argent Cabernet Sauvignon’. Now an important piece in my own personal collection, I have commissioned Angela to paint a piece for each wine in my portfolio. Angela’s abstract artwork beautifies my labels, and is a direct reflection of the complexity and depth of my wines.

Tom Ingalls of Ingalls Design, San Francisco is a dear friend of Angela’s and now mine, Tom is the creative mastermind behind the design of Collaboration Wines. A natural discussion between two friends soon brought Tom and his talented designer Kseniya Makarova on board. Combining talents brought my vision to life to tell my story.

There are many intricacies to the design, from the ‘chevrons’ at the end of Collaboration Wines to signify the length of service to my winemaking career. To the ‘Red’ signature of Angela’s, that shares a common thread in each of the artworks.

Tom Ingalls

Established in Potrero Hill in 1978, Thomas Ingalls’ studio has enjoyed an impressive history of publication design partnerships; everything from literature and visual culture to education and the performing arts. The sensory delights found in gourmet dining is reflected in our client list which includes some of California’s most innovative and exciting wine, spirits, and distillery brands.

Our best ideas often come from a leisurely afternoon break with a tasty cheese, an exceptional wine, and lively conversation. At our studio, we encourage projects that will stimulate our minds as well as our senses.

Gerry Iuliano

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David Lewis

Mural Team Member

David Brian Lewis is an American artist living in Vacaville, California. He studied art, design, and metal working for jewelry at Arizona State University where he received his BA Degree in Studio Art. After moving to Napa, California in 1998, David became involved in the arts community working as the assistant to the curator at the American Center for Wine, Food, and the Arts (Copia) and the Arts Council of Napa Valley. While in Napa, David continued to expand his art repertoire to include ceramics and painting.

Ken Boyd

Materials Expert

From artist Angela Tirrell's perspective, Ken has contributed imaginative, quirky, elegant technical solutions to elevate our studio output. He has invented forms of media, or construction, that have pushed the boundaries of the studio work both physically and symbolically.

Ken’s support and smarts, along those of co-painter Lauren Wilson, has been an integral part of the energy and success in the studio. 

Increasing interaction with other creatives has allowed Tirrell to more clearly envision developing collaborative, large scale abstract textural murals on topical subjects with teams of creatives internationally.