Raucous Invention - The Joy of Making

Raucous Invention - The Joy of Making

Expanded Edition - Published 5th June 2025

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This beautiful book throws open the doors to the wonderfully vibrant and energetic world of Mark Hearld. He is a highly versatile artist, using a wide range of media and design projects to explore his love of nature, his interest in English popular art and his belief in the importance of living life visually. Hearld’s exuberance, the endless inspiration he finds in the natural world, and his unbridled passion for making are evident on every page.

Featuring his distinctive collages, textile designs, linocut prints, wallpapers and sculptures (to name just a few), Raucous Invention is a celebration of – and insight into – Hearld’s recent work and extraordinary creativity. As Alan Powers explains in his introduction, ‘this art is imperfect in the best way, messy and not prone to explaining itself, but the sound of singing and laughter is in the air.’

Size: 245mm x 300mm
Binding: Hardback with printed cloth cover and full-colour dust jacket
Pages: 256 pages of fully illustrated text

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You might also like to explore our growing range of Mark Hearld's fabrics and wallpapers.