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.


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