About the member

Originally from France and now based in Ballincollig, Cork. Maïna Hervé is a visual artist who blends vibrant colours with heartfelt themes. She studied at École Pivaut in Nantes and focuses on work that celebrates community, wellbeing, and the simple pleasures of daily life. Maïna regularly participates in local art events and is planning to expand her practice through collaborations and exhibitions in Cork.

Maïna has recently launched a personal community-based project in Cork: Cork Create & Connect (Ballincollig), aimed at bringing people together through creative activities. She also volunteers with with Cork Community Art Link, contributing to prop-making, float construction, and costume design for major community parades (Dragon of Shandon 2025, St Patrick’s Day 2026). Maïna was recently invited to speak on the Cork Creative podcast, in an episode titled “The Art of Happiness with Maïna Hervé”, about finding joy in the creative process. Her work was featured in Emmie’s Gems, part of Grá-phite magazine (Emerald Isle Artists Collective).