Mark Hawk
Mark Hawk is a mixed media artist and photographer. Mark’s work is deeply influenced by his environment, community, and personal experiences. His latest body of work explores the nuanced contrasts between urban and rural life, delving into themes of trauma and queer experiences. Recently, Mark has expanded his practice to include printing on textiles and quilting, further broadening his artistic expression.
Mark Hawk lives, works and studies in Chicago, IL.
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
Harold Washington College
Associate of Arts - Photography
- High Honors
2023-2025
2021-2023
Solo Exhibitions
"Dissociating", Hokin Gallery @ Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL -2024
“Then to Now”, Hawk Nest Gallery, Chicago, IL -2023
Group Exhibitions
"No Ketchup Please", Artspace Chicago, Chicago, IL -2024
"Metamorphosis: Emerging From The Dark", Brushwood Center, Riverwoods, IL -2024
"Memory Map", Soft Systems, Chicago, IL -2024
"Black & White", Parlour and Ramp, Chicago, IL -2024
"Chi Through My Eyes", Southwest Creative Studio, Chicago, IL -2023
“Proud to Be Seen” National Online Exhibition, Tubac Center of the Arts, Tubac, AZ -2023
“Juried Student Exhibition”, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL -2023
“Essential Workers”, Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL -2023
Awards
Commencement Photo Award, Columbia College Chicago- 2025
Publications
“RELAX” Zine- 2023
“Garland Court Review” Literary & Art Magazine- 2023
"Photo Club" Zine- 2024
School of Visual Arts Catalog, Columbia College Chicago- 2025
Experience
Photo Lab Student Tutor- 2022-2023
Zine curator- 2023
Skills
- Digital and Analog photography
- B&W, and color film development
- B&W, and color darkroom printing
- Dry mount finishing
- Film scanning
- Digital editing