Mark Hearld is a British artist, born in York in 1974. Hearld’s work takes inspiration from the natural world, particularly British flora and fauna, the fox and chicken, hedgerow, and songbird. Collage is central to Mark Hearld’s artistic output, not only as a medium but as a process that is firmly rooted in twentieth-century art. Hearl studied illustration at the Glasgow School of Art before completing an MA in Natural History Illustration at the Royal College of Art, London. He now lives and works from his eclectic and iconic home in York.
Hearld has an unbridled passion for making, and his extraordinary creativity leads to collaborative projects with artists and traditional craft makers across multiple disciplines.
The Cockerel is currently on display on the Dovecot Staircase.
