Angela Franks Wells of Tilt Gallery on the Road at Maison
Tilt Gallery on the Road at Maison Art & Antiques presents an exhibition of selected works by Angela Franks Wells. Her latest work took her into the mines of Arizona. She says the collection resulted from an obsession with copper and an abandoned form of photography from the 19th century.
Wells says she decided to photograph copper mines because of her love for the image quality produced by copper photogravures. But when she tried to gain access to the mines, she ran into problems. "I needed the core of my images to come from a mine that was actually 'happening now.'" Even in the copper state, she had to spend a great deal of time finding one in operation. A mine in Bagdad, Arizona finally let her on site. Then Wells' long days began.
Her displayed work is a limited edition of five hand pulled copperplate photogravures. Alongside the prints, the exhibit includes the copper plates that created each image. The plates are used to make the accompanying print, each one taking Wells around 30 hours to complete. Wells has been creating photogravures with copper plates for the last 8 years. The process starts with converting a negative to a film positive and ends with etching each plate by acid bath.
"The Steps of Bagdad," a photograph by Angela Franks Wells in her Copper Mine exhibit on display at Tilt on the Road at Maison Gallery. Bagdad is a community in Arizona with a copper mine that Wells visited as a part of her Arizona Commission on the Arts project.
The Tilt Gallery on the Road's exhibition includes the following represented artists:
• Brad Armstrong (AZ)
• Ron Bimrose (AZ)
• Joy Goldkind (NY)
• Brenton Hamilton (ME)
• Aline Smithson (CA)
• Neal Winter (AZ)
• Rachel Woodburn (AZ)
• Jeff Zaruba (AZ)
• Jeremy Rowe (AZ)
"Chains," a photograph by Wells in her Copper Mine exhibit at Tilt on the Road at Maison Gallery. Angela Franks Well's art originates from a love of labor. Being raised by a machinist and a mechanic, the necessity for hard work, skill, professionalism, and perseverance has been embedded in her being. "At the end of the day if the crevices of my hands are full and the dirt doesn't come out... it's been a good day" - Artist.
Maison also features these Arizona artists and craftsmen:
Virginia Pates' ceramics fired with Verde Valley earth; Donna Chesler's stunning polaroid transfers; Suzy Mound and Suzanne Trout's elegant jewelry; Kelley Foy's furniture crafted with patina steel and hand-carved wood; Angela Rocobono's reconstructed and recycled Cherry Bombin' Wear; Dave Rentz' reinterpretations of found objects; Linda Parker's Spirit Houses artwork; and Paul Jacques' handcrafted furniture from recycled materials
 Maison and Tilt on the Road are in Old Town Cottonwood. The opening reception is Saturday, August 13th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the show runs through September. Gallery hours are Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1017 N. Main St. in Cottonwood.
A Taste of Historic Old Town Cottonwood
Maison is the newest gallery to join the historic row of antique shops, galleries, specialty food shops, restaurants and wine tasting rooms. All of Old Town is within an easy walking distance from beginning to end. Four of the Verde Valley Wine Trail cellars and tasting rooms now call Old Town home. Each cellar features its very own wines, and most include selections from neighboring vineyards. The person pouring your wine is likely to have pruned the vines, handled the punchdowns or had some other hand early in the process - long before the wine hits your glass.
Wine lovers and foodies can join art lovers for the opening on August 13th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Limited selections will give guests a Taste of Historic Old Town Cottonwood. Sample recent wine releases from ASV and Pillsbury Wine Co. and hard-to-find cheese and chocolates from Bonne Lait. Let Orion Bakery's artisan breads bring out the best of imported olive oils from Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders. Finish the experience with samples from Crema Café's small batch gelato and sorbets.
An Arizona Destination Day Trip - Old Town Cottonwood. If you can't make the art opening, take a day trip this season to enjoy eight different wine tasting rooms, specialty food shops and cafes. Each offers moderately priced tasting menus.
WINE TASTING ROOMS
Pillsbury Wine Co. Tasting Room and Gallery 1012 N Main St - 928.639.0646
Sommelier's Choice Tasting: $8. Introducing new wine releases this month. The staff's top wine picks are featured with other options like wine and chocolate pairings. They focus on Arizona-exclusive wines.
AZ Stronghold Vineyard Tasting Room - 1023 N Main St - 928.639.2789
Tasting of Local Arizona Wines: $9 for 5 wines. Kickback and enjoy a glass of wine with the friendliest wine experts in Arizona. ASV is redefining the desert with high elevation wine. Live music every Friday night.
The Wine Cellar - 1029 N Main St 928.649.0444 - Tasting of 4 wines for $10. The newest addition to the Old Town wine tasting scene is a welcome addition. See their beautiful tasting room featuring other finds like honey from the winemakers' own beehives.
The Vineyard - 1001 N Main St - 928.634.2440 - $8 - $11 tasting options. Featuring wines from Alcantara Vineyards and Granite Creek Vineyards.
GOURMET FOOD SHOPS
 Bonne Lait ~ Artisan Cheese and Chocolates - 926 N Main St - 928.634.5535
Cheese Tastings: 6 Artisan cheeses for $7. Purveyors of amazing artisan cheeses from around the globe and beautiful gourmet chocolates from nearby chocolatiers. Find other local specialty foods in the shop.
Orion Bread Company ~ The Art of Bread - 1028 N. Main St - 928.649.1557
Complimentary artisan bread samples. Experience the art of bread at Orion's bakery and café featuring Boar's Head sandwiches.
Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders ~Gourmet Olive Oils & Vinegars - 1014 N Main St - 928.634.9900 - Complimentary Tastings. Experience a European tradition in the center of Old Town. Indulge in tastings of 36 imported varieties of extra virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars.
Crema Cafe & Creamery ~ Artisan Gelato, Sorbets & Espresso - 917 N Main St - 928.649.5785
Gelato Flight: $7 for 4 tastings. Crema's small batch gelato and sorbet flight tops off the wine tasting experience. Crema is a breakfast, lunch and espresso café.
Directions to Historic Old Town Cottonwood:
From Phoenix: Take I-17 North ~ Exit at Camp Verde Exit 287 ~ Head East on 260 Toward Cottonwood & Jerome for 10 Miles ~ When 260 intersects with Main Street / State Rt 89A / Historic 89A Turn Left ~ When State Rt 89A separates at Light Stay on Main Street / Historic 89A straight to Old Town Cottonwood.
For additional information about the art work and exhibition please contact Tilt Gallery at (602) 716-5667 or visit www.tiltgallery.com .
Taste of Historic Old Town Cottonwood - Cottonwood, AZ - at 1017 North Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326 |
