ARTIST STATEMENT— In my art practice I explore the duality between life and death. My work creates a compassionate space where grief can be felt and expressed without losing connection to the vibrancy of life. This exploration honors the passing of my beautiful child, an artist who longed for an inclusive world. Painting is my language when words fall short. Through composition, color, and shape, I navigate complex emotions and invite viewers to find their own path through loss, love, and remembrance.
ARTIST BIO—
April Votolato is an abstract artist living in Seattle, Washington with her husband Rocky and their french bulldog Saint. Her creative journey began at age twelve when she was enrolled in an art therapy program for orphans. What started as portrait painting and poetry evolved into a deep love for abstract art. Her work often blends watercolors and acrylics, crafting a distinctive mixed-media aesthetic that invites viewers to connect on an emotional level.
