My work is about the underbelly of the beauty of nature - and the dark side of nature is its indifference. Nature isn't friendly, nor is it unfriendly - it's the perfect embodiment of the Other. — April Gornik Copy Share Image
I've dreamed landscapes for years, and my dreams play an enormous role in my work. In fact, when I first started doing landscapes I… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
Of course 'we humans' have a funny relationship with the beings with whom we share our planet. We eat them, we care for them,… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
On the intimate level, anyone who has loved a companion animal knows the uniquely wonderful experience these 'other nations' provide, and their important presence… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
I wouldn't say I'm addicted, but I never, ever skip yoga. I use it to calm down and slow down. — April Gornik Copy Share Image
My work is about the underbelly of the beauty of nature - and the dark side of nature is its indifference. Nature isn't friendly,… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
When I first started painting, I had an interesting nightmare about Cleveland - I dreamed the houses there were encased in this free-floating cage… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
Sunday is the one day I keep reminding myself that I should lay around and take it easy, but because I am O.C.D. and… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
I've been doing yoga since 1980 or '81, and I've kind of developed my own routine. It's challenging and thorough, but I'm not holy… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
Shelters, conservationists, those concerned about unnecessary cruelty toward the animals we eat, and people working against species extinction fight to preserve the true riches… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
There is a growing scientific consensus that animals have emotions and feel pain. This awareness is going to effect change: better treatment of animals… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
The measure of and self-congratulation for our own intelligence should have its basis in our moral behavior as well as our smarts. — April Gornik Copy Share Image
After 40 years of not playing, I admit I'm totally in love with my guitar. It's a Froggy Bottom acoustic steel string guitar. All… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
Most people respond to my paintings quite generously, but there have been cases where I think people - a few critics in particular -… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
I value above all the ability of art to move me emotionally and psychically, without answers. I make art that makes me question, that… — April Gornik Copy Share Image
