Fitzroy North VIC
Phils artistic journey has been closely intertwined with the iconic symbol of the Dog, which began as a series of poignant social commentaries on Australia suburbia in the 1980s.
Prize Finalist
Artworks: 28
Phil Hayes is an Australian artist who has made a lasting impact on the national and international art scene since the early 1980s. His creations draw inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of popular and commercial culture found in both Western and Asian societies. Having lived in Hong Kong for 13 years, he has developed a unique blend of modernist pop art.
Phils artistic journey has been closely intertwined with the iconic symbol of the dog for over 30 years. Originally it started as a series of social commentaries on Australian suburbia in the late 80s. Today the Dog has become a hallmark of Phils artistry, instantly recognisable and imbued with his signature style.
Phil has gained international recognition and has featured in a large number of group and solo exhibitions worldwide. His work is held in private and public collections globally from Japan to the USA and as far afield as Lithuania.
In addition to his artistic pursuits, Phil has dedicated 22 years to the surf industry. He was a valued artist and designer for two of the worlds largest surf companies, Quiksilver and Rip Curl.
Phil often incorporates the ocean and surf culture into his artwork, reflecting his passion for the lifestyle.
With a career spanning decades, he continues to captivate audiences with his art. His work showcases his comprehension of Modernism and Pop Art, while also paying tribute to the diverse cultural influences that shape our world.
Awards:
Finalist – Milburn Art Prize, Brisbane Institute of art, 2025
Finalist – PLC Armidale Signature Art Prize, PLC Armidale NSW 2024
Finalist – Trails Sculpture Prize Portland Victoria 2023 and 2024
Finalist – Urunga Small Sculpture Prize, Urunga NSW 2023
Finalist – 2nd International Art Biennal, Brusque Art Museum, Brazil 1993
Finalist – CPM Acquisitive Print Prize, Tweed River Regional Art Gallery, NSW 1992
Awarded – N.A.V.A Pat Corrigan Artist Award 1991
Finalist – 11th Mini Print International, Barcelona, Spain 1991
Finalist – Swan Hill Print and Drawing show, Swan Hill Gallery of Contemporary Art, Victoria 1990
Finalist – Freemantle Print Award, Freemantle, WA 1989
Finalist – International Miniature Art Annual, Del Belo Gallery, Toronto, Canada 1986/87/88
Finalist – 8th & 9th MPAC Print Prize, Mornington Peninsular Art Center, Victoria 1988/90
Finalist – Tina Wencha Sculpture Prize, Melbourne, Victoria 1985
Publications
Verbeek Anne, Directory of Australian Printmakers, Print Council of Australia 1988
Clarke Margaret / Hayes Phil, Meatballs Good Dog Day, Random House, 1998
Germaine Max, Artists and Galleries of Australia, Craftsman House, 1990
McCulloch Susan, The Encyclopedia of Australian Art, Allen & Unwin, 1994 and 2006
DW Thorp, Who’s who of Australian Visual Artists, Reed International, 1995
Represented / Collections
Australian Print Workshop
Brusque Art Museum, Brazil
Geelong Art Gallery
Gordon Institute of TAFE, Geelong
Kardinia International College Geelong
Kanagawa Prefecture Gallery, Yokohama, Japan
Lithuanian Ex-Libris Centre, Vilnius, Lithuania
Marion Nichol Archive, Alberta College of Art, Canada
Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart
Surf Coast Shire, Torquay, Victoria
University of NSW, Sydney
University of Tasmania, Hobart.
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