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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

I'm in Oatlands in Tasmania as artist in residence at AiRSpace Oatlands until the end of November. I open the gallery/studio most afternoons. Do pop in if passing or local. #textileartist #Tasmania #artistinresidence #Oatlands

A photo of a Georgian sandstone cottage with a shingle roof. The sky is blue with a few clouds. The cottage has signs in the window showing that it is an artist in residence space.

A photo of the inside of the artist in residence space looking out through the front door and windows.

A photo of a textile artwork hanging against a gallery wall. The wall is blue with a mottled patina. The artwork is a crazy quilted banner in shades of brown through to white. Made by Deidre Robb.

A photo of chairs inside a sunny window space in a gallery/studio.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Art for Aid: Public Open Day 26 Oct 10 am – 5 pm Holmes à Court Gallery, 10 Douglas St, Perth, Australia. Art for Aid is a fundraising event to raise much-needed funds for medical and humanitarian aid for those whose lives have been devastated by war. www.holmesacourtgallery.com.au/event/public...

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Art For Aid: Public Open Day - Holmes à Court Gallery

Art for Aid is a fundraising event to raise much-needed funds for medical and humanitarian aid for those whose lives have been devastated by war.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Head to Holmes à Court Gallery in Perth, Western Australia, on Sun 26 Oct for the Art for Aid exhibition. Activities throughout the day. Organised by Perth Doctors Medical Aid for Palestine to provide medical and humanitarian aid. Art catalogue here: artforaid.my.canva.site

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

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.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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 · 01/10/2025

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 · 27/09/2025

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.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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 · 13/09/2025

A wonderful Western Australian art project to get involved with.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

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.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

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

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

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 · 16/08/2025

"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...

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‘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

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

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 · 23/07/2025

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 · 20/07/2025

A peek of my work 'Outbreak of peace'. I made this for WAFTA's 30th anniversary 30 x 30 exhibition. All works measure 30cm x 30cm. It is an online exhibition opening soon. WAFTA is the Western Australian Fibre & Textile Association. #TextileArt #Peace #Embroidery #Beading #OnlineExhibition

A detail of a textile artwork by Deidre Robb. The artwork is made out of linen fabric, cotton embroidery threads, shell sequins, plastic sequins, glass beads, and plastic beads. All materials are in very pale colours from white to cream shades.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

A fascinating read. "Participatory arts hold up a mirror first to those who take part, and then again in the reception and judgement of subsequent viewers. The difficulty comes when we don’t like what it reflects."

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

'Butter might be $10 a block, but not being Elon Musk is free.' Hera is the best.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Signed and sharing. Aotearoa NZ's Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has orchestrated a campaign of online harassment and intimidation against university scholars. It is completely unacceptable. our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/lu...

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PM Luxon: Uphold Codes of Conduct - Call David Seymour into line

Responsible leaders welcome advice from experts when they are creating laws and policies. They know good decision making means planning for the long term, considering diverse points of view and making...

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

On this residency, I was finally able to hang another (huge) collaborative community artwork. Many drinks, cakes, and chats were enjoyed around this tablecloth. Conversation snippets were then recorded by experienced and learner stitchers. #SignatureCloth #TextileArt #CommunityArt #Embroidery

A photograph of a collaborative community artwork made in 2024 by textile artist Deidre Robb with people from the Western Australian town, Waroona.

The base is a well-worn vintage embroidered linen tablecloth. Numerous words, phrases, and images have been stitched onto the tablecloth. These are records of conversations held around the tablecloth where residents of Waroona discussed what they loved about where they live and things that are special or unique to living there.

The new stitched work uses a wide variety of colours and handwriting styles.

The tablecloth has also been mended using a variety of visible mending techniques to cover holes and stains.

The form of this artwork is like a signature cloth, which is a well-known type of historical textile.

The words "Country life is Better than City life" are embroidered onto a vintage linen tablecloth. Alongside the words are drawings of a tree and grass, which have also been stitched over.

The words "I love my family" are embroidered in green thread onto a vintage linen tablecloth. The outline of a hand is stitched in lilac coloured thread.

The word "friends" is embroidered in red thread. The dot above the letter 'i' is formed like a love heart. There are also two flowers (which are actually repairs to holes) stitched in yellow and orange threads.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

I've been visiting a school and teaching children to sew as part of my residency with #NorthMidlandsProject While making joyful rosettes, the children learned basic stitches and how to sew on buttons (and sequins!) I loved hearing them declare, "I can sew!" #TextileArt #ArtistInResidence

A photograph of rosettes made by children in an art class. The rosettes are multicoloured and feature ribbons, fringing, decorative hand stitching and embellishments such as buttons and sequins.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Moments of comfort and joy. 2025. Made as part of my Here + Now residency in the North Midlands region of WA. This residency ended up being quite different from the plan. I'm thrilled to have been able to complete it and have such an enriching time. #TextileArt #TextileArtist #ArtistInResidence

A textile art work made by Deidre Robb. The artwork consists of three narrow garlands hanging parallel to each other. The left one is yellow, the central one is brown and the right one is green. The work incorporates fabric manipulation, quilting, and embroidery techniques.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Walking, wandering, and wondering. Looking and seeing. I love a walk with no destination or reason. I spend so much time sitting as I work (making textile art), so these walks do actually have a purpose. #Carnamah #ArtistInResidence #NorthMidlandsProject #ResidencyMoments #WesternAustralia

A photograph of a rock that has been cracked open to reveal different coloured rock inside. The tips of the photographer's shoes are visible at the bottom of the shot.

A photograph of an outline of a body that is painted in yellow on an asphalt road.

A photograph of a rock that is covered with lichen. The tips of the photographer's shoes are visible at the bottom of the shot.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Pretty quiet day in Carnamah yesterday. Working in the studio, chatting with gallery visitors, walking everywhere. Final week feelings. #ResidencyMoments #ArtistInResidence #Carnamah #NorthMidlandsProject

A photo of a hole in concrete in the shape of a frog's body.

A photo of a pale coloured pressed metal ceiling.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Residency life. Friday night. Quiet town. The only sound was from children playing in the next street. #Carnamah #ArtistInResidence #WesternAustralia #NorthNidlandsProject

A photo of Macpherson Street in Carnamah at night. There are stretches lights along the left of the empty street. No cars or people are visible.

A photo of Macpherson Street in Carnamah at night. There is an illuminated sign outside a building that says 'Museum'. No cars or people are visible.

A photo of Macpherson Street in Carnamah at night. No cars or people are visible. The photographer's shadow is visible.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Residency life. Big sky country. The day view was on the way to Coorow this morning for a workshop. The night views were at Macpherson Homestead in Carnamah last night, farewelling another artist in residence. #WesternAustralia #NorthMidlandsProject #ArtistInResidence #Carnamah #ActBelongCommit

A photograph of a dirt road, green fields, and blue sky. A row of dark green trees is visible on the horizon.

A photo of a fire in a fire pit. Sports field lights are visible in the distance.

A photo of sunset that is nowhere near as impressive or beautiful as the real thing was!

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The 'before' photo from today's workshop at the fabulous Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora. Stitches were done, skills were shared, conversations were had, and connections were forged. I'm so lucky that this is my job. #ArtistInResidence #Moora #Mending #SlowStitching #NorthMidlandsProject

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

This mend on my #DarningSampler blanket had me questioning my life choices! A few days ago there was a big hole and a threadbare area here. People often comment on my patience, but I reached my limit with this. #VisibleMending #InvisibleMending #Darning #Textiles #NeedleWeaving #Stitching #Repair

A photograph of a darned area of a blanket. The blanket is wool and woven with green, pink, yellow and cream yarn. The mended area is worked with matching embroidery floss so it is barely visible.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

At the halfway point of my current residency, my partner travelled 500 kms north to meet me in Geraldton. We had an excellent weekend together. These pics are from our wanderings in Greenough on Sunday.

A photograph of a collection of five examples of straw art hanging from the ceiling in a historic house. These objects are woven out of wheat straw and sheafs of wheat ears visible. These are in the Greenough Museum and Gardens in Western Australia.

A photograph of a derelict historic building in a field.

A view up to a window and underside of wooden shingle ceiling in a historic home.

A photograph of the inside of a historic hall. The room is set up with multiple red canvas chairs.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

This vintage blanket had many rips and holes. I've repaired it with lots of different techniques like a big cosy darning sampler. It is one of the examples I show when delivering workshops. Probably an ongoing collab with moths. #VisibleMending #Darning #Repair #StitchItDontDitchIt #Textiles

A photo of a woollen blanket showing a patch used to repair a hole. The blanket is woven with yellow, white, pink, and green yarn into a checked pattern.

A photo of a woollen blanket showing darning used to repair a hole. The blanket is woven with yellow, white, pink, and green yarn into a checked pattern.

A photo of a woollen blanket showing darning used to repair a rip. The blanket is woven with yellow, white, pink, and green yarn into a checked pattern. The darning is stitched with yellow yarn.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

My gorgeous residency studio. I love having a visitor chair. Pic thanks to @martienvanzuilen.bsky.social This residency with #NorthMidlandsProject promotes the #ActBelongCommit message. Supported by #Healthway #DLGSC and #DPIRD #ArtistInResidence #Carmamah #WesternAustralia #HereAndNow

A photograph of the art studio used by textile artist Deidre Robb while on a residency in Carnamah, Western Australia. Two artworks are hanging on the walls. The room also contains a trestle table, two armchairs, shelves, and various containers of equipment and supplies.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Today's residency moment. I went to a school to teach hand-sewing to a delightful and appreciative group of children. The North Midlands Project transported me there in style! #ArtistInResidence #Carnamah #ActBelongCommit #Healthway #DLGSC #DPIRD #WesternAustralia

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This Sunday is going to be a fabulous day in Carnamah. Come and spend a quiet moment with me if you are in the area. #Carnamah #NorthMidlands #WesternAustralia #ArtistInResidence

Poster for a Unity Day event in Carnamah in Western Australia. The event is on Sunday 15 June 2025 and the poster lists many activities throughout the day.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Residency moment. We stopped on the way back from my workshop to encourage an echidna to make its way safely across the road. I don't get to see that at home! #Echidna #ResidencyMoment #PerenjoriToCarnamah #WesternAustralia

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I'm back. Here for 4 weeks as artist in residence. I've dropped some donations into the op shop, set up my studio, shopped hungry at the supermarket, and been for a walk around town. The two people I saw out and about knew my name, and I knew theirs. #Carnamah #TheBigTractor #ArtistInResidence

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I'm excited that my neighbourhood is getting a Repair Café and keen to get involved. The global situation with fast fashion and textile waste feels overwhelming and unsolvable. But mending stuff and sharing my skills are rewarding, achieveable small things I can do. #Repair #Mending #Mandurah

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

I'm heading back to the North Midlands region of Western Australia soon for the second block of an arts residency. I'm looking forward to seeing old friends in the region and making new connections. #ArtistInResidence #Workshops #NorthMidlands #ActBelongCommit

A promo poster for Deidre Robb's residency with The North Midlands Project.

A list of dates, times, and locations for Deidre Robb's workshops as part of her Here and Now arts residency in the North Midlands region of Western Australia.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

It is 3 months since I joined Bluesky. It still feels like I got all dressed up and went to the wrong party. I still don't want to go back to that other party, though.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Today's art outing was to visit this legend's open studio. Carolyn Marks is known to many local artists as CASM's Gallery Development Officer. She is also an amazing artist who had put her own practice on hold for too long. Love my new painting! www.peelopenstudios.com/artist-direc... #Mandurah

A photo of Mandurah artist Carolyn Marks in her studio for Peel Open Studios in Western Australia.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Peace and healing, healing and peace. This work invites quiet contemplation to consider what we need to do differently to ensure a peaceful and healthy future for our planet and its inhabitants. Cotton gauze swabs, beads, sequins, embroidery threads #TextileArt #ArtTextiles #WomensArt

A photo of a framed textile artwork by artist Deidre Robb. The artwork is a square shape and made up of a grid of overlapping squares, some set diagonally. The background is grey, and there are gaps between the white squares. The squares are made from cotton gauze medical swabs.
Close examination shows that the swabs have been embroidered and embellished with white sequins and beads in a repeating pattern.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Tender - living gently in troubling times, is at the Gardiner Street Arts Collective in Moora, WA, throughout May. 'Using found and imperfect materials, her art reflects care, sustainability, and thoughtful resistance.' True! #TextileArt #Moora #ActBelongCommit #Healthway #NorthMidlandsProject

A promo image for an exhibition by textile artist Deidre Robb.

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Deidre Robb @deidrerobb.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Australia's federal election is this weekend. This is a pic of my 2023 work, 'Holding onto hope'. These things are related. I'm voting for meaningful action on the housing, climate, and biodiversity crises. I believe that if you want change, then you have to vote for it. #GlimmersOfHope #Election

A photograph of six small artworks arranged in an arc. Each artwork is a small tin of the size that can be held in the palm of the hand. Inside each tin is a bed of quilted, hand-stitched fabric in shades of white, grey, and black. Each work contains a shiny, hand-beaded 'glimmer'.

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