“Gina Werfel paints scenic views full of explosive vigor. Using thick globs of pigment to depict landscape, Werfel then splashes thinned paints that run in rivulets, turning a slash and dash approach into highly expressive and energetic interpretations of nature. Behind this seemingly carefree approach to painting the viewer soon becomes aware of a skillful technique based on a substantive understanding of nature.Ó

James Nelson , Sunday, September 9, 2001 , The Birmingham News