In this exhibition, Wilson has a variety of mixed media pieces on display, of which she created using her own experimental techniques, combining liquid watercolors, permanent markers and gel pens mixed with acrylic mediums and rubbing alcohol or water on photography paper.

Works are available for purchase through the winery.

Otherwise known as JE Crum when showing her artwork, Wilson creates works that play on themes related to fantasy, creating narratives that evolve out of the style of artmaking known as Automatism, in which the artist doesn’t always plan what the artwork will become; getting lost in the act of making the art itself to discover what to create leads to work that tends to be abstracted open to viewers’ interpretations.

Wilson draws parallels to mythological references within her ongoing series the artist and teacher has created in this manner for the past decade.

PHOTO PROVIDED J.E. Crum’s piece Reunion of the Spirits in the Abyss is pictured above. Crum will have pieces such as this one on display in State College throughout January.

There will be an artist’s reception on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 2:30-5 p.m. at the winery’s art gallery located on the second floor. University Wine Company is located at 540 Misty Hill Drive, State College. This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.

In Wilson’s artist statement, she notes, “It’s a mystical experience — my art making process. What evolves seems to be something I can’t always easily explain. To understand it, I interpret my art as pieces evolve; knowing when works are finished happens intuitively. I have no concrete plan of what I am making when I create my work; I let the pieces guide me as I enjoy the process of just getting lost.”

“My works continue to express inner thoughts about life and the connection to theories about fate and destiny. I find what I create to be a culmination of self-actualizations, which help me better understand happenings in my life through spiritual realization. Invite viewers to form their own meanings, making connections based on their individual life experiences. I think the works speak a truth although I am fascinated by what evolves. When sharing my work, my hope is that the art emotionally moves the viewers and inspires others to explore creating artworks of their own,” she continues.

Wilson also has another solo art show of her works planned for the months of February and March in Huntingdon County, as well as ongoing shows in the community for her many art students featuring a variety of their artwork.