Through lens-based explorations of site and place, she investigates collective histories embedded in the landscape. Her work observes tracts of land that have escaped development or areas that are in the process of natural regeneration, primarily in the Carolinian forest areas of Ontario. "My work questions what is 'wild' and how we are renegotiating our relationship with wilderness and our environment".

April's current studio practice borrows from traditions of still life painting to explore ideas of personal narrative and memory. She has exhibited both nationally and internationally and has work in numerous public and private collections in Canada.

MacLaren Benefactors and contributing artists are invited to join us on October 3 for the annual Benefactor Artist Talk, an exclusive event for those involved with the programme. Our speakers this year are Barrie artist Jonathan Sadowski and Toronto artist April Hickox. A wine and cheese reception will precede short presentations by the artists and a Q&A session will follow.

Please RSVP to Sheila Delaney at 705-720-1044 ext. 226 or sheila@maclarenart.com.