I’m excited to announce the installation of “Waylynn’s Room”—an eight-part portrait on reclaimed vintage windows chronicling the inception and evolution of the Wingen family bakery located in downtown Livermore, California. Installed on June 7, 2022, “Waylynn’s Room” was created in celebration of Waylynn, her parents Aimee and Bryan, and the greater Livermore community, and coinciding with the bakery’s one year anniversary.
It was an honor to create a custom piece for The Waylynn Room. Thank you Aimee and Bryan for the opportunity and congratulations on the bakery’s one year anniversary!
The Wingen Story
From the Wingen website: “Wingen Bakery specializes in sourdough breads, sandwiches and pastries in Downtown Livermore. Husband and wife team Bryan and Aimee Wingen began baking out of their home in 2020 during quarantine under a cottage bakery license after their newborn daughter was diagnosed with a terminal genetic disorder called Zellweger Syndrome. The cottage bakery allowed them to be at home with their daughter (Waylynn) as her caregivers and provide some extra income to the family. Setting up a bread rack in front of their home allowed the community to (safely) stop by for a loaf of freshly baked sourdough bread. They quickly gained a following but, unfortunately had to put a pause on the bakery when Waylynn passed away at just 8 months old.”
After taking time off to grieve, the Wingens returned to baking with more drive than ever, finding comfort in the long therapeutic process of baking sourdough. In the Fall of 2020 they joined the Livermore Farmers Market, selling out every week. Quickly growing, they knew they needed a bigger location soon and began searching. It wasn’t long until they found a local bakery who happened to be selling their business. The Wingens took over 50-52 S Livermore Avenue in February 2021 and opened in June 2021.
For the Wingens, being able to work at home was instrumental to Waylynn’s quality of life as well as having the support of the Livermore Community. Aimee and Bryan are dedicated to continuing the bakery in their daughter’s honor and giving back to the community who lifted them up during the most difficult time in their life.” —WingenBakery.com
“Waylynn’s Room”:
#1 Cottage On College, 2022, oil, 32” x 30”
#2 Farmers Market, 2022, oil, 32” x 32”
#3 The Donut Wheel, 2022, oil, 32” x 36”
#4 Two Fountains, 2022, oil, 39” x 32”
#5 Wingen Bakery, 2022, oil, 31” x 36”
#6 The Livermore Express, 2022, oil, 36” x 32”
#7 Concannon Vineyard Roots, 2022, oil, 47” x 16”
#8 East Of Livermore, 2022, oil, 30” x 38”