Danielle April facts for kids

Precarious Balance by Danielle April, 2009

Danielle April (born July 1, 1949) is a Canadian artist. She creates many different kinds of art. These include painting, sculpture, photography, and drawings. She also makes special art installations and prints. Danielle April's art often looks at ideas about time and memory.

About Danielle April

Danielle April was born in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada. This was on July 1, 1949. She went to art school at the École des beaux-arts de Québec. She graduated in 1971. Then, she earned a bachelor's degree in visual arts. This was from Université Laval in 1972.

Today, Danielle April lives and works in Quebec City. She often explores ideas like time and memory in her artwork. In 2002, she won an important award. It was called the Prix d’excellence de la Culture Videre. This award came from Québec City.

Where You Can See Her Art

Danielle April's art is part of special collections. These are called "permanent collections." It means her art is kept in museums and public places. People can see it there for a long time.

Here are some of her works in permanent collections:

• Attente illusoire III (1983): This piece uses mixed media. You can see it at the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
• Precarious Balance (2009): This is a sculpture. It is located in Citizen's Park in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec.