Phillip HOWe | Contemporary Artist

“My work begins where words fall away, in the rhythms, scars and stories held in the land, water
and sky.”

Explore the Art

Phillip HOWe works across sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, installation and public art. His practice unfolds through a lifelong relationship with Country; where nature is both teacher and collaborator, shaping form, rhythm
and meaning.

Working with reclaimed materials and deep observation, HOWe creates bold sculptural forms and vibrant visual languages that explore connection, resilience and the quiet dialogue between land, lineage and spirit. Each work invites viewers to pause, sense, and find their own way of belonging.

Local Remix Assembly 2026

Bringing together works from Baldessin Press, Dunmoochin, Garambi Baanj (Laughing Waters) and Montsalvat, Local Remix Assembly celebrates the rich artistic communities and creative legacies that have shaped Nillumbik over generations.

HOWe is contributing a selection of etchings and print works created at Baldessin Press.

📍 Montsalvat – The Barn Gallery, Eltham

📅 Opening Thursday 25 June 2026

Association of Sculptors of Victoria Annual & Awards Exhibition 2026

Honoured to have River Spirit V selected for the Margaret Gunnersen William Hoggan Thomas Award section of the exhibition.

River Spirit V
Reclaimed River Red Gum, River Stone & Found Metal Objects
200 × 45 × 11 cm

Carved from reclaimed River Red Gum and assembled with river stone and found metal, the work reflects an ongoing dialogue between material, memory and Country.

📍 Victorian Artists Society Galleries
430 Albert Street, East Melbourne

📅 17–28 June 2026

Exhibition Views

Images from selected solo and group exhibitions, revealing the scale, presence and relationships between works as they come together in space.

Public Sculptural Works

HOWe undertakes sculptural commissions for government, councils, schools and private collections. His work often incorporates reclaimed and repurposed materials including timber, stone, glass and metal.

Recent public commissions include a major sculptural project for Melbourne City Council in the historic Carlton Gardens, alongside works for parks, community spaces and civic environments across Victoria.