Heath Wae is a Melbourne-born, Mullumbimby-based artist whose practice traverses painting, sculpture, installation, and mentorship. Wae creates immersive, poignant works that explore psychological and physiological shifts in human consciousness, weaving themes of interconnection, duality, and timelessness. His work transcends traditional forms, extending into a philosophy of artful living that invites viewers and participants into deeper communion with the self and the natural world.

Since 2008, Wae has journeyed throughout Asia and the Americas on spiritual pilgrimages that have profoundly shaped his artistic voice. These explorations of diverse cultures, wisdom traditions, and animistic principles have enriched his understanding of visual language and its ability to act as a bridge between the tangible and the transcendent. Practices such as shamanism, plant medicine, tarot, tea ceremony, and bonsai cultivation inform a deeply rooted connection to earth and spirit, creating a harmonious balance of material and metaphysical in his work.

Wae’s artistic process is deeply connected to the elements, with materials that echo the earth's timeless narratives. He uses hand-foraged and processed pigments—stones, ochres, crystals, and minerals—infusing his paintings with an intrinsic resonance to place and time. These materials are not merely tools but collaborators in his process, grounding his works in the wisdom of natural cycles and elemental energies.

At the heart of Wae’s visual language are portal-like forms and circular compositions, meditative in their rhythm and evocative in their simplicity. These shapes act as archetypal symbols, inviting viewers to traverse inner landscapes and access subconscious memories. Wae’s works become vessels for contemplation, opening pathways to a deeper understanding of humanity’s connection to the cosmos, earth, and the psyche.

In addition to his artistic practice, Wae is a guide and mentor, offering individuals pathways to cultivate their creative voices through a blend of artistic exploration, spirituality, and holistic living. His mentorship program, The Art of Cultivation, uses Taoist elemental systems to help participants align with natural cycles, explore their creativity, and build sustainable, passion-driven practices. This offering bridges the artistic and the esoteric, providing a framework for personal and creative growth.

Wae also facilitates retreats and workshops designed to deepen connections to rest, self-care, and intentional living. These experiences integrate tea ceremonies, Qi Gong, sound healing, and practices for downregulating the nervous system, enabling participants to reconnect with their inner stillness. These holistic initiatives reflect Wae’s commitment to creating spaces where art, life, and spirituality converge.

Over the past decade, Wae’s work has been exhibited internationally in London, New York, Korea, China, Spain, Sydney, and Melbourne, earning recognition for its meditative and elemental depth. Represented in Australia and abroad, Wae’s practice continues to evolve, incorporating a dynamic interplay of art, mentorship, and holistic living. As an artist and guide, he is dedicated to fostering creativity as a vital force for personal transformation, collective connection, and the renewal of our relationship with the natural world.