At first, Dmytro Holovko worked mainly in construction and metallurgical production, engaging in industrial ceramics. By the late 1940s, Holovko had established himself as an original artist. In his creative work, he adhered to Ukrainian pottery traditions, focusing on the monumental and decorative qualities of folk pottery, as well as on the emotional-imagery and sculptural potential of ceramic works, constantly experimenting in the technical and technological aspects of ceramic art. The animalistic motifs, beauty of forms, and imagery of interpretation in Holovko’s works are particularly refined, plastically accomplished, and imbued with a kind of benevolent humor.

The artist consistently advocated an exclusively handmade approach to working with ceramics, producing even the smallest details on the potter’s wheel. At the same time, it was he who introduced the idea of mass production of compositionally complex figurative decorative vessels through casting. As a result, more than 20 of Holovko’s works were reproduced in series.

Holovko’s works are an integral part of Ukrainian decorative art. His pieces are preserved in museum collections and private holdings. His works were exhibited in Canada, the USA, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Finland, France, Bulgaria, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Japan, and Cuba. The artist was awarded gold medals for his works at the International Exhibition of Contemporary Ceramics in the Czech Republic and at the International Competition of Artistic Ceramics in Italy.

The master’s son, Mykhailo Dmytrovych, and his grandchildren Valentyn and Khrystyna became decorative ceramic artists.