Artistic Journeys

April Ward is an Australian photographer whose work is an intriguing combination of both the real and unreal. Her images are symbols of psychological expression which follow themes of isolation, fragility and strength, often hinting at deeper meanings which lay just below the image surface. Coming from an analogue background although now embracing the digital medium, she chooses not to overly crop, enhance or manipulate her work. Her images are intuitive, simple and honest, and are a blend of documentary and cinematic expression.

With three decades of photographic experience, a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television and awards for her work both in Australia and Internationally, her work has appeared in the Moran Contemporary Photographic Portrait Prize, The Olive Cotton Award, The Pollux Award, The London Gala Awards, PX3, AIPP, The Clip Award and numerous group exhibitions.

April is currently collating her extensive body of work and has just embarked on her producing limited edition fine art prints of her contemporary photographs from her personal collection.

Four small framed photographs are arranged in a grid on a plain white wall. Each photograph features a landscape with water and a distant structure, possibly an island or mountain. The images are set in minimalistic black frames with a clean and modern aesthetic.
Four small framed photographs are arranged in a grid on a plain white wall. Each photograph features a landscape with water and a distant structure, possibly an island or mountain. The images are set in minimalistic black frames with a clean and modern aesthetic.
An art gallery with framed photographs hung on the walls in a bright room. The pictures display various human figures and scenes. The gallery features exposed beams on the ceiling and tall, dark columns within the space. Two people are present, observing the art.
An art gallery with framed photographs hung on the walls in a bright room. The pictures display various human figures and scenes. The gallery features exposed beams on the ceiling and tall, dark columns within the space. Two people are present, observing the art.
Black and white photographs are displayed prominently in a dark room, each framed and illuminated. They are arranged on stools with additional photos lining the walls in the background.
Black and white photographs are displayed prominently in a dark room, each framed and illuminated. They are arranged on stools with additional photos lining the walls in the background.
Three framed photographs are displayed on a white wall. The left photograph depicts a misty forest with tall trees and a path covered in fallen leaves. The center photograph showcases a rugged coastline with a large red lighthouse on a cliff, waves crashing against the rocks below. The right photograph features a vast ocean with a clear sky above and a small boat or rock formation in the distance.
Three framed photographs are displayed on a white wall. The left photograph depicts a misty forest with tall trees and a path covered in fallen leaves. The center photograph showcases a rugged coastline with a large red lighthouse on a cliff, waves crashing against the rocks below. The right photograph features a vast ocean with a clear sky above and a small boat or rock formation in the distance.
Several people stand in an art gallery observing framed photographs on display. The setting features high, ornate ceilings and a calm atmosphere.
Several people stand in an art gallery observing framed photographs on display. The setting features high, ornate ceilings and a calm atmosphere.