Lot 101

Work is as new. Stretched canvas, unframed.


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This piece features Howard-Wilks' signature subject matter; magpies, against a clear blue sky and reflected in the water beneath them, demonstrating the artist's remarkable sense of composition.

Miles Howard-Wilks is a multi-disciplinary artist, specialising in painting, ceramics, photography and digital art. Thematically his practice is distinctly Australian, featuring landscapes and seascapes with recurring motifs of iconic animals, landmarks and transport. Howard-Wilks has worked at Arts Project Australia since 2000. Solo exhibitions include Sharks and Everything, Arts Project Australia; and My solo with a magpie in it, West Space, Melbourne. He has also been numerous selected in group exhibitions. Collections include the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, Museum of Contemporary Art, City of Melbourne and private collections throughout Australia.