April Goodwin-Gill

About the Art: The reality of war and how those realities impact the families of those lost is sometimes forgotten. Sgt Somebody you May Know is in honor of Memorial Day, to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to the families who find the strength to move forward. 

About the Artist: April Goodwin Gill is an Army veteran and highly respected DC area artist. She has won recognition and awards at the local and national levels. April creates art from just about anything. From cardboard cylinders to bottle caps, anything can spark her recycling creativity, and fashion it into art. Her talents with a sewing machine are remarkable. 

Artist’s Experience: My life would end without the ability to do art. Being able to do art has really kept me alive and helps me deal with anxiety and suicidal ideations. Doing art calms my PTSD and helps me to be able to deal with the world. I appreciate this opportunity to show people that depression can be handled with art. I am able to express my pain through art and be an engaged part of the world because my art helps me make it through.