Harriet Mead | |
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| Born | 2 September 1969 Tring, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | St Albans College, Norwich School of Art |
| Known for | Wildlife art, installation art, sculpture |
| Notable work | Suffolk Trinity |
| Awards | Capmark Wildlife Award 2007 |
Harriet Rebecca Mead (born 2 September 1969) is an English wildlife artist specialising in metal sculptures.[1][2]
Mead's work is inspired by animals and birds. From an early age she was encouraged to observe and develop a keen interest in British wildlife due to the influence of her late father, Chris Mead,[3] who was a well-known author and broadcaster. She uses personal experiences and direct observation to provide inspiration for her work. The countryside and wildlife around her home in Hilborough in rural Norfolk and her travels in Asia and Africa, provide subject matter for her work. She received formal art education during a foundation year at St Albans College, followed by a degree in Fine Art at the Norwich School of Art.[4]
After showing at its annual show for several years, Mead was elected a full member of the Society of Wildlife Artists, SWLA. In 2004, she was elected to Council of the SWLA and won the Society's Capmark Award in 2007 and was runner-up in 2006.[5][6] In 2009, she was elected as the Society's President, making her the youngest and first woman to hold the post in the Society's 47-year history. Mead continued to hold the position of president through at least October 2020.[7][8]
- ^ "Members: Harriet Mead". Society of Wildlife Artists. Archived from the original on 16 May 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Symes, Gunild (2016). "Harriet Mead Portfolio" (PDF). X-Ray International Dive Magazine. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Unwin, Brian (21 January 2003). "Chris Mead". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ^ "Sculptors - Harriet Mead". Pinkfoot Gallery. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Tyrrell, Katherine (4 October 2007). "Society of Wildlife Artists at the new Mall Galleries". Making a Mark.
- ^ "The Call of the Wild: Exciting New Work To Opens". Art Daily. 22 June 2007. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012.
- ^ "Current SWLA Council". Society of Wildlife Artists. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Winter, Stuart (27 July 2015). "Look again: Wildlife artist's seascapes like a vivid photo". Express. Archived from the original on 21 September 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.