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Mark Vander Heide

Mark Vander Heide (b. 1990) is originally from the shores of Lake Michigan and currently resides in Detroit. He has formally studied sociology (BA 2013) and ceramics (MFA 2022). He teaches and works in various studios around metro Detroit and creates out of his home studio. Mark’s work has been exhibited across the United States and has been included in digital formats of Architectural Digest and Surface Magazine. When he’s not in the studio, Mark enjoys petting cats, drinking coffee, winning boardgames, and baking cakes.

Pounce: A Garden Action Figure

Pounce: A Garden Action Figure by Mark Vander Heide

Pounce: A Garden Action Figure by Mark Vander Heide

Pounce: A Garden Action Figure by Mark Vander Heide

Porcelain, underglaze, wood, paint, digital collage on vinyl • 22”x25”x37” • 2025