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April Simmons Moves Beyond Narrative in “Through the Ether”

The former film editor explores loneliness and emotion through works that invite viewers to interpret and come to their own conclusions.

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Chris Miller
Apr 20, 2026
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April Simmons’ new exhibit Through the Ether opens April 24. Photo credit: Chris Miller.

April Simmons knows how to tell a story.

With a background as a film editor, she’s spent years learning how to take scattered images and shape them into something clear and cohesive — something that holds together.

But her newest work isn’t driven by narrative structure.

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