Gina Wolfrum

Gina Wolfrum is an award-winning mixed media artist known for her luminous landscapes and compelling portrayals of light dancing across water. Her work is inspired by the natural world and invites viewers to look more closely—and more curiously—at the beauty around them. Born in Bryan, Ohio, and raised on a nearby family farm, Gina holds a degree in business from Defiance College and a graduate degree in bank and finance management from the University of Colorado. After a successful corporate career, she returned to her artistic roots and built a life centered on creativity and nature from her home in rural Defiance County. Her signature Gemstone Series blends traditional painting with crushed glass, semiprecious stones, and organic materials like mica—adding dimension, shimmer, and a sense of wonder. That sense of sparkle traces back to a childhood near-drowning incident, where Gina remembers the glittering surface of the water as both mesmerizing and unreachable. Today, that memory is transformed into a recurring theme: light as something to strive toward, both literally and metaphorically. Gina’s work is represented in galleries throughout the Great Lakes region, and her solo shows continue to attract collectors from across the country. Her paintings have been acquired by museums and are featured in museum stores, including the Toledo Museum of Art’s prestigious Collector’s Corner. She has exhibited regularly in Chicago and received national recognition through features on PBS’s Arts IN Focus and in Spotlight 32 Contemporary Art magazine. Her work has earned numerous awards, including the People’s Choice Award at the Springfield Museum of Art and the Ohio State Fair, as well as multiple Best of Show honors in juried exhibitions. Gina is also a past ArtPrize participant—recognized as a Round 2 Finalist in four of her six years—a significant distinction in what is considered one of the country’s largest art competitions. Her work is held in private and corporate collections across the U.S. and most recently, Europe.