MEET THE ARTISTS
Photo Gallery of Kira Frances
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Kira Frances
I was raised in Europe, dividing my time between London and Italy. I formally began my training as an artist in London, studying at the Prince’s Drawing School until I completed my BA in Fine Art and Philosophy at Smith College in 2014. Upon graduating, I studied at Columbia University before I returned to London and over the course of four years, I worked in a graphic design studio and as an artist’s apprentice, while also developing myself as a professional artist.
I moved to Washington, DC in 2019 where I studied at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design and formed a much more intimate relationship with my work. I started to tackle ideas about truth and reality, questioning my belief systems, the way I view the world and my conditioned mental restrictions. This influenced my work, because what is a painting if not a glimpse into an altered form of reality? And while art may reference life, it is bound by an individual’s perception, which is always subjective.
After two years, I challenged myself further and embarked upon a year-long outdoor expedition around the United States. I wanted to connect with myself and nature in a more meaningful way; to find where beauty met deep introspection. In the depths of the backcountry of Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, the Narrows, and many other places, and after 800 miles of hiking that demanded my full physical and spiritual focus and presence, I discovered that nature has the power to reveal the truth and will never fail to force a confrontation with reality. This is the basis of my work: by combining elements of abstraction and realism in my painting I seek to investigate the truth in the context of one’s constructed reality.
Website:kirafrances.com
Instagram: @kirafrancesart
Photo Gallery of Lindsay Gilmore
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Lindsay Gilmore
Lindsay Gilmore is a Bend, Oregon based artist best known for her abstract landscape paintings. She spends a lot of time outdoors with her husband, Beau, and their daughters, Miles and Emerson, so many of her paintings are inspired by the colors and compositions that have captivated her while on their adventures. Her hope is to capture a bit of the beauty that’s all around us and help you bring it to your home. You can find more of her work at lindsaygilmore.com or over on instagram (@lindsaygilmore).
Tentative operating hours: Monday: 9-4:30, Tuesday: 1-4:30, Wednesday 9-4:30, Friday 10:30-4:30.
Website: lindsaygilmore.com
instagram: @lindsaygilmore
Photo Gallery of Wild Folklore | Folk Creates
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Wild Folklore | Folk Creates
Alyson Brown is a photographer and stylist specializing in beverage and botanicals. With nearly two decades of experience working across many aspects of brand building, Alyson’s specialties really shine in art direction, brand development, photography, content creation, and more.
Alyson’s passion for cocktails led to her first book, The Flower-Infused Cocktail: Flowers With A Twist. It was while photographing her book that she found her true love for beverage photography and styling. She has had the pleasure of working with beverage brands such as Maker’s Mark, Empress 1908 Gin, Monin, Wild Roots Spirits, Crater Lake Spirits, Union Wine Company, Steel Dust Vodka, and many more.
Though she currently calls the high deserts of Central Oregon her home, she often refers to her southern roots and love for the beach, having grown up just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches in Florida. When she’s not mixing flower-infused cocktails, she can be found enjoying the beautiful outdoors with her husband and two sons.
tentative hours: 8am – 2pm M T Th F, 8am – 12pm W
Website: www.folkcreates.com
Instagram: @wildfolklore
Photo Gallery of Jennifer McCaffrey
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Jennifer McCaffrey
As a former dancer, capturing movement is the overarching theme in my work. I love painting in a variety of styles ranging from abstract to impressionistic, and my aim in any piece is to create something that feels alive. I first studied art at Wake Forest University in 2009, and went on to work in healthcare while painting in every spare moment I could find. It is a dream realized to be a part of this community of creators. Apart from painting, I work PRN as a surgical Physician Assistant, am a mother of three, runner, woodworker, music lover, and trail mix high-grader. Like most Bendites, I am usually out somewhere with poor cell reception taking in the beauty of Central Oregon when not in the studio.
Tentative operating hours: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – Noon; Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Website: JenniferMcCaffrey.com
Instagram: @jennifermccaffreyart
Nestled on the second floor of the Old Mill District shops between Salon Estilo and Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery, The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery is new space created especially for artists and makers.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Photo Gallery of Kira Frances
Share your photos with us #OldMillDistrict
Kira Frances
I was raised in Europe, dividing my time between London and Italy. I formally began my training as an artist in London, studying at the Prince’s Drawing School until I completed my BA in Fine Art and Philosophy at Smith College in 2014. Upon graduating, I studied at Columbia University before I returned to London and over the course of four years, I worked in a graphic design studio and as an artist’s apprentice, while also developing myself as a professional artist.
I moved to Washington, DC in 2019 where I studied at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design and formed a much more intimate relationship with my work. I started to tackle ideas about truth and reality, questioning my belief systems, the way I view the world and my conditioned mental restrictions. This influenced my work, because what is a painting if not a glimpse into an altered form of reality? And while art may reference life, it is bound by an individual’s perception, which is always subjective.
After two years, I challenged myself further and embarked upon a year-long outdoor expedition around the United States. I wanted to connect with myself and nature in a more meaningful way; to find where beauty met deep introspection. In the depths of the backcountry of Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, the Narrows, and many other places, and after 800 miles of hiking that demanded my full physical and spiritual focus and presence, I discovered that nature has the power to reveal the truth and will never fail to force a confrontation with reality. This is the basis of my work: by combining elements of abstraction and realism in my painting I seek to investigate the truth in the context of one’s constructed reality.
Website:kirafrances.com
Instagram: @kirafrancesart
Photo Gallery of Lindsay Gilmore
Share your photos with us #OldMillDistrict
Lindsay Gilmore
Lindsay Gilmore is a Bend, Oregon based artist best known for her abstract landscape paintings. She spends a lot of time outdoors with her husband, Beau, and their daughters, Miles and Emerson, so many of her paintings are inspired by the colors and compositions that have captivated her while on their adventures. Her hope is to capture a bit of the beauty that’s all around us and help you bring it to your home. You can find more of her work at lindsaygilmore.com or over on instagram (@lindsaygilmore).
Tentative operating hours: Monday: 9-4:30, Tuesday: 1-4:30, Wednesday 9-4:30, Friday 10:30-4:30.
Website: lindsaygilmore.com
instagram: @lindsaygilmore
Photo Gallery of Wild Folklore | Folk Creates
Share your photos with us #OldMillDistrict
Wild Folklore | Folk Creates
Alyson Brown is a photographer and stylist specializing in beverage and botanicals. With nearly two decades of experience working across many aspects of brand building, Alyson’s specialties really shine in art direction, brand development, photography, content creation, and more.
Alyson’s passion for cocktails led to her first book, The Flower-Infused Cocktail: Flowers With A Twist. It was while photographing her book that she found her true love for beverage photography and styling. She has had the pleasure of working with beverage brands such as Maker’s Mark, Empress 1908 Gin, Monin, Wild Roots Spirits, Crater Lake Spirits, Union Wine Company, Steel Dust Vodka, and many more.
Though she currently calls the high deserts of Central Oregon her home, she often refers to her southern roots and love for the beach, having grown up just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches in Florida. When she’s not mixing flower-infused cocktails, she can be found enjoying the beautiful outdoors with her husband and two sons.
tentative hours: 8am – 2pm M T Th F, 8am – 12pm W
Website: www.folkcreates.com
Instagram: @wildfolklore
Photo Gallery of Jennifer McCaffrey
Share your photos with us #OldMillDistrict
Jennifer McCaffrey
As a former dancer, capturing movement is the overarching theme in my work. I love painting in a variety of styles ranging from abstract to impressionistic, and my aim in any piece is to create something that feels alive. I first studied art at Wake Forest University in 2009, and went on to work in healthcare while painting in every spare moment I could find. It is a dream realized to be a part of this community of creators. Apart from painting, I work PRN as a surgical Physician Assistant, am a mother of three, runner, woodworker, music lover, and trail mix high-grader. Like most Bendites, I am usually out somewhere with poor cell reception taking in the beauty of Central Oregon when not in the studio.
Tentative operating hours: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – Noon; Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Website: JenniferMcCaffrey.com
Instagram: @jennifermccaffreyart