"Dreamer's Shore"
Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting on Canvas.
Series: Gemstone Series.
Dimensions: 30" x 40".
Medium: Acrylic on canvas, gemstones: blue agate, chert, citrine, rough garnet, tourmaline, glass glitter.
Framing: Black floater frame.
Description: This captivating piece transports the viewer to a tranquil shoreline, where water meets land under a dreamlike sky. The sparkle of gemstones and the layering of paint create depth, echoing the timeless beauty of nature's edge.
Unique Elements: The largest piece in the collection, it offers a sweeping narrative infused with shimmering elements, inviting the viewer to pause and reflect.
Gina Wolfrum
Gina Wolfrum is an award-winning mixed media artist specializing in landscapes and other works that capture the play of light on water, evoke the magic of the natural world, and ask viewers to challenge their preconceptions about nature, beauty, and themselves.
Born in Bryan, Ohio, and raised on a family farm nearby, Gina holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Defiance College and a graduate degree in bank and finance management from the University of Colorado's Graduate School of Banking. After 15 years in banking, Gina left her corporate career and relocated to a farm in rural Defiance County, Ohio, with her husband and two sons. During this time of tremendous change, Gina rediscovered her artistic roots when an interior designer introduced her to the world of decorative art and murals. Building on early art lessons as a teenager, Gina honed her skills by training at studios throughout the United States. As she bult a new career in the fine and decorative arts, Gina developed her unique understanding of color, texture, and natural elements.
As Gina's fine art pieces began garnering attention from galleries, national exhibitions, and private commissions, she shifted her focus exclusively to mixed media, combining paint and intricately placed stony textures. A defining feature of Gina's art is sparkle. As a child, Gina nearly drowned during a family vacation, and to this day, she vividly remembers being captivated by the shimmering light beckoning above as she thrashed in the deep water below.
Gina was saved by her father who dove in after her. Through her art, Gina channels those strangely beautiful but frightening memories into works of splendor. Inspired by nature - and a profound respect for the water - most of Gina's pieces are adorned with semiprecious gemstones, glass, and other organic materials like mica that evoke the sparkle of light on water.
Gina's artwork is showcased in numerous galleries throughout the Great Lakes Region, and her solo shows continue to attract collectors and gallery patrons. Gina has won the People's Choice award at the Ohio State Fair, the state's largest exhibition. Gina is also a regular participant in ArtPrize, one of the country's largest art exhibits, held annually in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she has been recognized as one of the top 25 artists for several years. Her renowned Gemstone Series is highly sought after by collectors nationwide and was recently featured on the PBS show "Arts IN Focus". Her work has also appeared in various trade journals, including " Spotlight 32 Contemporary Art".
In this collection, I invite viewers to explore the dynamic interplay between nature's beauty and the shimmering details woven throughout each painting. The use of gemstones, mica, and glass is intentional-not merely for aesthetic appeal, but to encourage a deeper engagement with the work. From different vantage points, these materials catch the light and transform the scene, offering shifting perspectives that echo nature's own fluidity.
Just as sunlight dances across water or glints off dewy leaves, life itself is full of subtle variations revealed only when we change how we look at it. These paintings challenge viewers to pause, step closer, and adjust their stance, discovering new elements and textures hidden within the composition. This experience is a metaphor for life: by shifting our perspectives, even slightly, we can uncover beauty, insight, and meaning that might otherwise go unnoticed. Through this collection, I hope to spark moments of curiosity and contemplation, reminding us that wonder often lies in the smallest changes and unexpected angles.
Education
Private art studio instruction and college level courses.
B.S. in Business Management, Graduate degree in Finance.
Art Instruction
S. Hug, Ohio;
Elie Ellis, Portland;
Ali Kay, Chattanooga;
Mike MacNeil, Canada;
Melanie Royals, San Diego;
Lynn Rutter, San Francisco;
Sean Crosby, New York;
Rebecca Slaton, Kansas City;
Shari Zeeman, Chicago;
Gary Lord, Cincinnati;
Betty Amey, Defiance College, OH
Gallery Representation
TMA Store - Toledo, OH
Hayley Gallery - New Albany, OH
Auburn Art Gallery - Auburn, IN
Art Design Consultants - Cincinnati, OH & Fort Thomas, KY
Magdalena Gallery - Indianapolis, IN
Frames Unlimited - Grand Rapids, MI, Shaker Heights, OH, Bloomfield, MI
Steuben Art Scene Gallery - Angola, IN
Gallery 317 - Bryan, OH
Exhibitions & Shows
Women in the Arts Exhibit - Gallery 317, Bryan
Union League Club Gallery -- Chicago - Solo show October 24
PostPrize - Frames Unlimited - Grand Rapids, MI - 23, 24
Defiance College Art Gallery - Be Artsee Show - 24
Springfield Museum of Art - Summer 24
ADC - Cincinnati - Spring/Summer show 23, 24 Fall show 23, 24
Ohio Arts Council -- Gateway Gallery - Columbus International Airport
Solo show Fall 21
Solo show December 2024 -January 2025
Ohio State Fair - Cox Fine Art Center 19, 23, 24
Hayley Gallery Solo Show - 21, 23 & May 25
Women's Art Club Cultural Center - Cincinnati - March 23
D' Art Center, Norfolk, VA - Vivid Exhibit 22
ArtLink, Fort Wayne, Indiana - 45th Annual Members Showcase 23, 24
Bryn Du - Grandville, Ohio - annual exhibition 23
Eisele Gallery - Cincinnati -- ViewPoint 54 Exhibit - September 22
Pour'd Gallery - Rockford, MI - Resplendent Exhibit - September 22
Garrett Museum of Art - Auburn -- July/August 22
Indiana University Art Gallery - June/July 22
Columbus Metropolitan Main Library - OVA/OAL - 22, 23
Crooked Tree Arts - Petosky - January 22
Kavanagh Gallery - St. Charles, IL - February/March 22
The Art Center - Highland Park, IL - February/March 22
Toledo Artist Club - various - Toledo
ArtPrize - Grand Rapids, Michigan -- 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24
Findlay Art League - Fall 2020 - Best of Show
Ohio Art League - Spring and Fall 20, 21, 23
North Dakota MoA - Art in Isolation exhibit 20
Roy G Biv - Small Works exhibit - Columbus - 19, 20
One of a Kind Art Show - Chicago - Spring/Winter 19, 23, 24
Dennison Art Space, OAL Spring Show 19
Colors of Community - Michigan 18
Collections
Private collections residing in:
NY, OH, IN, MI, TX, FL, SC, CA, KY, IL, GA, AZ, UT, CO, MA, CT, and WA.
Public works located in:
Defiance Regional Medical Center, Ohio
Community Hospitals & Wellness Centers, Ohio
St Elizabeth Ann church, Indiana
Three Rivers Federal Credit Union
The Hicksville Bank
Charitable Public Projects
Women's Crisis Pregnancy Center, Ohio
St John Lutheran Church, Ohio
YMCA - Ohio
Awards and Publications
President's Award - Defiance College Art Gallery - October 24
Peoples Choice Award - Defiance College Art Gallery - October 24
People's Choice Award - Springfield MoA - April 24
PBS television spotlight - Arts IN Focus - May 24
ArtPrize - Top 25 - Grand Rapids, Michigan 18 & 23 & 24
Garrett Museum of Art - Director's Choice Award 22
Spotlight 32 - Circle Arts Publication 22
ArtPrize - cash awards - Grand Rapids, Michigan 21
Peoples Choice Award - Toledo Art Gallery 21
Honorable Mention (3) - Toledo Art Gallery 21
Best of Show - Findlay Art League Fall Show 20
Peoples Choice Award - Cox Fine Art Center 19
Peoples Choice - 2nd Place - Colors of Community
International Decorative Artists League - Magazine cover and article
Pitura Magazine - cover and feature article
Modello by Design Volume 1 & 2 - feature artist and multiple projects
FE World Magazine - feature article
ABC channel 21 - Artist Focus segment - hospital mural project
Memberships
Ohio Art League, Ohio Arts Council; American Women Artists; American Impressionist Society; National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society; Toledo Artists Club; Supporting Member: Toledo MoA, Fort Wayne MoA, Artlink Gallery.
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