Sculptor Visual Artist Creative
Art that carries
a story.
Sculpture shaped by heritage, place, and the human experience.
PATHWAYS TO PROSPERITY
Philippine Stock Exchange
01 — The Artist
An artistic life shaped by heritage and place.
I’m Ovvian Castrillo Hill, a Filipino-Canadian sculptor and visual artist based in Fort St. John, British Columbia.
Growing up within the artistic legacy of my father, the late Eduardo Castrillo, gave me an early understanding of sculpture as a language capable of carrying history, emotion, culture, and ideas. Since beginning professionally in 2003, I have continued to develop a voice of my own across the Philippines and Canada.
Read Ovvian’s story →02 — Selected Works
Form, movement,
material and story.
Every sculpture begins with an idea, emotion, memory, or story. These spaces are ready for Ovvian’s final artwork photography.
Selected Brass Sculpture
Brass · Selected Work
Abstract Study
Brass · Selected Work
Bounty From Home
Stainless Steel & Brass · 2024
Geometric Study
Brass · Selected Work
03 — Major Projects
Art made for
people and place.
01Pathways to Prosperity
Philippine Stock Exchange
02Land Form Obelisk
Fort St. John, British Columbia
03Drum of Concordia
CreateSpace Public Art Residency · 2023–2024
Shangri-La Christmas Installation
Makati, Philippines · 2003
Art has the power to elevate the human spirit.
My Story
Heritage is a foundation,
not a boundary.
My sculptures explore movement, rhythm, strength, softness, relationships, culture, and the emotional experiences that connect us. Moving to northern British Columbia changed my practice: my artistic heritage came with me, and Canada gave me another landscape in which to explore it.
Whether a work is intimate or monumental, permanent or temporary, I want it to create a moment of connection between the artwork, the place, and the person standing before it.
04 — Commissions
Let’s create something meaningful.
A commissioned artwork should belong to its environment, reflect its purpose, and tell a story that matters. I welcome inquiries for private sculpture, public art, corporate artwork, cultural installations, community projects, and commemorative works.
Start your commission →- 01Initial conversationShare your idea, place, purpose, and goals.
- 02Concept developmentThe story becomes an original artistic direction.
- 03FabricationThe approved work moves into production.
- 04Delivery & installationThe artwork meets the space it was created for.
Free Ebook
Must Love
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Tips on How to Be a Good Canadian: A Practical Guide
Created for new Canadians, new immigrants, and newcomers—a thoughtful, practical guide from Ovvian Castrillo Hill.
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Download free ebook ↓05 — Community
Creativity grows stronger when people feel they belong.
Fort St. John is more than the place where I live. It has become part of my story.
Through art, cultural initiatives, events, conversations, and community involvement, I hope to keep contributing to the place my family and I call home.
Invite Ovvian to an event →06 — Contact
Have a story,
space, or idea?
For artwork, commissions, ebook support, media, events, or community inquiries, I’d be glad to hear from you.
Fort St. John
British Columbia, Canada
Artistic Approach
Movement within form.
I am drawn to the relationship between strength and softness. Hard surfaces can appear to move. Metal can become lyrical. Solid forms can suggest emotion, rhythm, tension, connection, or release.
Material
Material as Part of the Story
My practice has included brass, stainless steel, wood, acrylic, paint, light, textiles, printed imagery, and mixed-media installation elements. Material is never simply a technical decision; it becomes part of how the artwork speaks.
Inspiration
The Stories We Carry
My inspiration comes from family, Filipino heritage, life in Canada, the people around me, and the communities in which I work. I return often to family, identity, work, culture, movement, harmony, community, and purpose.
For Your Space
Created Specifically for You
Many works begin with a conversation. If you are seeking artwork for a residence, organization, public space, cultural project, development, or special purpose, I would be pleased to hear what you have in mind.
Discuss a commission →