10/05/2026
When April attended Ohio State, her education opened new ways of seeing the world around her. Classes in art history, African American literature and anthropology sparked a curiosity that would eventually become central to her work as an artist.
Today, the Columbus-based artist creates colorful portraits of women inspired by prominent figures who shaped her life. Each piece contains a purposeful gaze that conveys identity, strength and beauty.
โArt is how I engage with the world. Itโs a huge part of my identity, who I am and how I relate to the world. Itโs how I see the world.โ ๐จ