Welcome to a compilation of insightful and thought-provoking quotes by April Gornik. As an esteemed American artist renowned for her captivating landscape paintings, Gornik’s words offer profound glimpses into her artistic philosophy, creative process, and reflections on the natural world. With a career spanning several decades, Gornik has become celebrated for her ability to capture the essence of landscapes, infusing them with emotional depth and stirring the imagination of viewers worldwide.
Through her articulate expressions, April Gornik invites us to contemplate the interconnectedness between humanity and nature, urging us to find solace, inspiration, and wisdom in the beauty that surrounds us. Her words serve as beacons guiding us through the complexities of existence, reminding us of the profound significance of the landscapes we inhabit and the importance of preserving their integrity for generations to come. Below, you will find a curated selection of April Gornik’s quotes, each offering a glimpse into her artistic vision and the profound insights she brings to the world of art and nature. Feel free to use these quotes to accompany your own creative endeavors, whether by placing them on an image, enhancing them with stylish fonts, or simply reflecting on their timeless wisdom.
I wouldn’t say I’m addicted, but I never, ever skip yoga. I use it to calm down and slow down. April Gornik
There is a growing scientific consensus that animals have emotions and feel pain. This awareness is going to effect change: better treatment of animals in agribusiness, research and our general interaction with them. It will change the way we eat, live and preserve the planet. April Gornik
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
Shelters, conservationists, those concerned about unnecessary cruelty toward the animals we eat, and people working against species extinction fight to preserve the true riches of our planet, our real inheritance. These are big, critical goals. April Gornik
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
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 an extreme multitasker, I find it hard to get lazy. I love Sundays for painting because it’s quieter; the gallery is closed, and there are no interruptions. April Gornik
On the intimate level, anyone who has loved a companion animal knows the uniquely wonderful experience these ‘other nations’ provide, and their important presence in our shared lives. In their very local way they show us the global truth of our real wealth, our biodiversity. April Gornik
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 about it. Sometimes I’ll watch a tape of Jon Stewart’s show while exercising. April Gornik
Of course ‘we humans’ have a funny relationship with the beings with whom we share our planet. We eat them, we care for them, we admire them, we use them. April Gornik
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 felt insecure about painting in this style, and the dreams were like positive omens for me, and I’ve done a few paintings that were exact replicas of images that came to me in dreams. April Gornik
Most people respond to my paintings quite generously, but there have been cases where I think people – a few critics in particular – were actually moved by the work but were disturbed by the feelings it evoked, so they attacked it. Some people find the realm of my work quite uncomfortable. April Gornik
When I first started painting, I had an interesting nightmare about Cleveland – I dreamed the houses there were encased in this free-floating cage structure. I guess Cleveland was a confining place for me, even though my parents weren’t too conservative. April Gornik
I value above all the ability of art to move me emotionally and psychically, without answers. I make art that makes me question, that derives its power from being vulnerable to interpretation, that is intuitive, that is beautiful. April Gornik
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 I have to do is hit a couple of clean chords and the endorphins are right there. It’s like the top of my head has come off and stardust and magic have fallen in. April Gornik
