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Deidre Robb

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Textile artist, maker, and mender. Living on Bindjareb Noongar country in Mandurah, Western Australia. From Aotearoa New Zealand. Here for your art. Sharing my art. Driving Bluesky like 2012 IG. Intentionally. https://www.artsource.net.au/artist/2303

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 1d

These images are of the artwork I have donated to the Art for Aid fundraiser organised by Perth Doctors Medical Aid for Palestine. It is called 'Peace and healing, healing and peace'.

Events on Sat 25 Oct
events.humanitix.com/art-for-aid

and Sunday 26 October at Holmes à Court Gallery.

Artwork by Deidre Robb.

I read, listened, and watched to learn more about peace while making this work. Peace is not a simple thing. What some people experience as a time of peace, others will know as a time of oppression, persecution, or exploitation. History warns us to beware of the uneasy faux peace that is devoid of truth, reconciliation, justice, freedom, or healing.

I wish for a world in which all people can feel safe in their daily lives. It is beyond my powers to bring peace to the world, but I can try to find peace within myself and live peacefully with others.

This work is constructed using gentle textiles used to care for wounds (gauze swabs) combined with embellishments used in celebrations.

Detail of an artwork made out of gauze swabs, beads, sequins, and embroidery.

Poster for Art for Aid. Fundraiser for Medical and Humanitarian Aid. Saturday 25 October 2025, 6-9pm. Holmes à Court Gallery @ no. 10, Perth, Western Australia.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 1d

It looks fabulous. Congratulations. And Rawene is such a beautiful place.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 8d

She certainly isn't talking about WA. The speed limit changes here are bonkers and often poorly signposted. Driving in NZ is blissfully simple in comparison.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 12d

I have donated my artwork for sale in the Art for Aid exhibition organised by Perth Doctors Medical Aid for Palestine to raise funds for medical & humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Sat 25 Oct 2025, 6–9pm
Holmes à Court Gallery @ no. 10
$150 + booking fee

Buy tickets via events.humanitix.com/art-for-aid

I have donated my artwork for sale in the Art for Aid exhibition organised by Perth Doctors Medical Aid for Palestine, a fundraising event to raise much needed funds for medical and humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Saturday 25 October 2025, 6–9pm
Holmes à Court Gallery @ no. 10
$150 + booking fee
Dress: Cocktail
Ticket includes drinks, food, live music, and exclusive access to a live auction of selected works.

Buy tickets via events.humanitix.com/art-for-aid

The exhibition will also be open to the public on Sunday 26 October, 10am to 5pm, with interactive activities and opportunities to learn about Palestinian culture.

All proceeds going to Perth Doctors Medical Aid for Palestine working with registered charities:
@panzma__
PANZMA (Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association)
@thepcrf
PCRF (Palestine Children’s Relief Fund)
@childrennotnumbers
Children Not Numbers

Art for Aid cover artwork: Jacqui Armstrong ©️ the artist.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 13d

The way City of Mandurah is 'developing' the city, I hope to be long gone by then. My favourite bits are steadily disappearing.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 18d

Opening soon in Melbourne. I'm in Western Australia, so I'm not going to make it, but my work is there.

#TradesHallArtPrize2025 #VictorianTradesHall #PaddysGallery #TextileArt #CreateAgainstTheMachine

Promo image for an exhibition in Melbourne, Australia. The words "Trades Hall Art Prize 2025" and "create against the machine" are placed over a background image of surveillance cameras.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 22d

Please join Perth Doctors Medical Aid for Palestine at this fundraiser.

Holmes a Court Gallery @ no. 10 in Perth, Western Australia, on 25 October.

I have donated an artwork for this fundraiser.

Book here:
events.humanitix.com/art-for-aid

#ArtForAid #Perth #MedicalAid #HumanitarianAid #Gaza

Poster for a fundraiser event. It reads:
ART FOR AID

Fundraiser for Medical and Humanitarian Aid

You're invited to join us for a fundraising event to raise much needed funds for medical and humanitarian aid in Gaza

Get first access to a large selection of art donated by Ieading local national and international artists, all works will be for sale on the night.

Saturday 25 October 2025, 6-9pm

Holmes à Court Gallery @ no. 10

$150+booking fee

Dress: Cocktail

Ticket includes drinks, food, live music, and exclusive access to a live suction of selected works

Buy tickets: events.humanitix.com/art-for-aid

"We are proud to support Art for Aid. The responses from the arts community has been deeply moving. Artists give so much of themselves, and in this case they are giving to people facing unimaginable conditions. This is a small but meaningful way to stand with our medical colleagues and the people of Gaza." Janet Holmes a Court AC. Holmes à Court Gallery

Exhibition open to public on Sunday 26 October, 10am to 5pm, with interactive activities and opportunities to learn about Palestinian culture.

All proceeds going to Perth Doctors Medical Aid for Palestine working with charities to support children and their families in Gaza.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 23d

My work 'Time well spent' is a finalist in the Trades Hall Art Prize 2025. I can't make it to the exhibition opening in Melbourne next week, but maybe someone out there can?

Details here:
www.weareunion.org.au/art_prize_op...

#TextileArt #Embroidery #CreateAgainstTheMachine

A detail of an artwork by textile artist Deidre Robb. The image shows small sections of five embroidered tape measures. The embroidery is worked in dark grey and gold threads on white linen. The repeating patterns measure time, not size.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 27d

I bet everyone gets given one on admission to hell.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Sep 13

A wonderful Western Australian art project to get involved with.

Perdita Phillips @perdy.bsky.social · Sep 13

Will you send A letter to the forest? You are invited to write a letter to the forests of Southwest Western Australia for inclusion in a book to be bound in the forest, near Northcliffe, Western Australia.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Sep 13

Love this!

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Sep 8

Oh, good to know. Thanks. Maybe I should just make time to learn to drive this thing properly!

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Sep 8

Being here still feels like I'm at the wrong party. I am doing well. Busy. I have some work exhibited in Bayswater at the moment. I've made it!

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Sep 7

For the Western Australian Fibre & Textile Association's latest exhibition, they didn't ask for statements. We simply gave titles and viewers need to work it out for themselves.

My work is called 'Outbreak of peace'.

See the full exhibition here:
www.wafta.com.au/30x30exhibit...

#TextileArt

A photograph of a textile artwork by Deidre Robb. It is cream and white and consists of embroidery and beading using sequins and beads on a linen background. The work is called Outbreak of peace and was made for an online exhibition by members of the Western Australian Fibre and Textile Association WAFTA.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Western Australian Fibre and Textile Association's latest exhibition is an online one.

View it here:
www.wafta.com.au/30x30exhibit...

#TextileArt #FiberAndTextiles #FibreAndTextiles #Textiles #TextileArtists #AustralianArt #WomenArtists #FibreArt #Exhibition #WAFTA

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 29

We've always been 'primary caregivers' of different parts of our gardens. No arguments and we get to go and admire each other's work.
And the storm damage did us a favour. We now have new, safe wiring everywhere. It just cost a lot!

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 29

My partner did some sneaky planting in my part of the garden. Last week we had to cancel our trip north to see wildflowers due to storm damage to our house, but now our own garden is looking extra special.

#Gardening #SimplePleasures #Everlastings #WAWildflowers

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 23

Today's walk. Magic day.

#Mandurah #IslandPoint #WesternAustralia #PeelHarveyEstuary

A photo across a glassy estuary towards hills in the distance. There is a flock of black swans on the water. The image is very blue: blue water, blue sky, and blue mountains.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 15

"Invisibility is the new radical position – I feel like I’m in a parallel universe not being on it."
“My life is very analogue. As is my practice.”

I can relate. Instagram in particular has become an inefficient, soul-sucking trap for many artists.

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

‘Invisibility is the new radical position’: artist Rose Nolan on avoiding social media and slowing us down

The text-based artist reflects on her ‘sex, drugs and rock’n’roll’ past and her ‘very analogue’ present – living and working in Melbourne’s most Instagrammed house

www.theguardian.com

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 13

It looks like Mulla Mulla. Seeing them in the wild is pretty special.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 12

Blue day.

#Falcon #WesternAustralia #EverydayWalk #OurBeach

A photograph of the view across green bushland, blue ocean, and blue sky.

Photograph of a bluebottle jellyfish (probably Physalia utriculus) washed up on the beach next to a piece of seaweed.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 9

Yeah, I know. My bung ears are controlling my life. Once the weather is fine enough for me to stand outside at exhibition openings, I'll get out more.

Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Aug 9

I had an art night out in Perth with a friend I hadn't seen for too long.

I bumped into so many people, heard an excellent art panel discussion, saw a fabulous exhibition, had some dog love, and bought my partner a present. Now I'm listening to music on the train home and trying not to whistle.

A photograph of a black and white 'Whistle' sign resting by the seats on a Transperth train.

A photograph of my friend's two border collie dogs who were both trying to put their faces onto my lap.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Jul 23

Hello artists in #Perth & #WesternAustralia
Perth Doctors for Palestine are organising an art exhibition fundraiser for Oct 2025 at Holmes à Court Gallery in Perth.

Proceeds to urgent medical aid in Gaza.

EOIs here:

tally.so/r/w77r59?fbc...

#PerthDoctorsForPalestine #Gaza #Fundraiser #Aid #Art

Poster that says:
Call for Artists
Perth Doctors for Palestine Fundraiser

October group show at Holmes à Court Gallery
Proceeds to urgent medical aid in Gaza
Donate a work or a share of the sale
We would love to hear from you!

Submit by August 1
Via the form - link in bio (on Instagram)

Poster that says:
Call for artists
Perth Doctors for Palestine Fundraiser
Art exhibition Fundraiser by Perth Doctors for Palestine
Expression of interest by August 1

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thank you. I was based in Carnamah and hosted by an organisation called the North Midlands Project. They arranged for me to present workshops there as well as in Perenjori, Mingenew, Moora, and Coorow.