ROBERT DELVES
Mimesis 26 Feb - 6 April, 2025
Opening 6-8pm Thursday 27 February
In 'Mimesis', Robert Delves unveils an affecting exploration of human connection through a curated collection of drawings and sculptures that intertwine intimacy, urgency, and raw emotion. For the first time in a career spanning three decades, this exhibition is defined by an equilibrium between drawings and sculptural works, featuring small and large works on paper alongside a collection of tile slab works, inviting viewers to engage in a profound dialogue about our shared experiences.
Drawing, the cornerstone of Delves' creative process, serves as both a spontaneous reflection of life and a meticulous groundwork for his sculptural forms, where the fluidity of clay captures the essence of movement, gesture, and emotion. Delves' use of glaze transforms his pieces into living entities, revealing the interplay of light, shadow, and the natural environments that inspire him.
Through his body of work, Delves encourages us to pause and truly observe the world around us, inviting us to reconnect with the vibrant tapestry of humanity that pulses beneath the surface of our daily lives.
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Robert DelvesFortitude Head IV, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base24 x 16 x 20 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Fortitude Head IV, 2024$ 5,000.00 -
Robert DelvesFortitude Head III, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base41 x 13 x 14 cmSoldCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artist
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Robert DelvesFortitude Head II, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base35 x 15 x 20 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Fortitude Head II, 2024$ 5,000.00
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Robert DelvesFallen Fortitude III, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base58 x 16 x 20 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Fallen Fortitude III, 2024$ 6,000.00
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Robert DelvesFallen Fortitude II, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base58 x 12 x 20 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Fallen Fortitude II, 2024$ 6,000.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Accompany, 2023-25Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base46 x 35 x 22 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Accompany, 2023-25$ 4,200.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Cluster, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base32 x 30 x 20 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Cluster, 2024$ 4,200.00
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Robert DelvesPrecipice, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base32 x 31 x 21 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Precipice, 2024$ 4,200.00
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Robert DelvesAntiquated Mimesis I, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants, cement base68 x 31 x 28 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Antiquated Mimesis I, 2024$ 6,000.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Perseverance, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants41 x 20 x 20 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Perseverance, 2024$ 3,600.00
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Robert DelvesVolatile Mimesis, 2023Ceramic and glaze colourants52 x 22 x 20 cm$ 3,800.00Courtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artist
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Robert DelvesAscension, 2025Ceramic and glaze colourants46 x 15 x 15 cm$ 3,600.00ReservedCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artist
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Robert DelvesMimesis III, 2024Ceramic and glaze colourants32 x 15 x 18 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis III, 2024$ 3,400.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis III, 2023Ceramic and glaze colourants40 x 18 x 16 cmCourtesy of Kelli Lundberg ArtCopyright The Artistkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis III, 2023$ 3,600.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study 3, 2025Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper103 x 74 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study 3, 2025$ 2,800.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study 2, 2024Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper103 x 74 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study 2, 2024$ 2,800.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study 4, 2025Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper103 x 74 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study 4, 2025$ 2,800.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study 1, 2025Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper103 x 74 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study 1, 2025$ 2,800.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study 5, 2025Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper103 x 74 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study 5, 2025$ 2,800.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study (S1), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study (S1), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study (S2), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study (S2), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study (S3), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study (S3), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study. (S1), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study. (S1), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study. (S2), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study. (S2), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study. (S3), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study. (S3), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study. (S3), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study. (S3), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study. (S4), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study. (S4), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study. (S4), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study. (S4), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study, 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study, 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study. (S1), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study. (S1), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study (S4), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis Study (S4), 2024-25$ 1,500.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis Study. (S1), 2024-25Ink, carbon block and pencil on acid-free watercolour paper56 x 43.5 cmCourtesy of kellilundberg.artCopyright The Artist
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Robert DelvesMimesis 7, 2023-24Ceramic Bas-relief24 x 18 x 2 cm$ 1,400.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis 4, 2023-24Ceramic Bas-relief27 x 23 x 4 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis 4, 2023-24$ 1,800.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis 3, 2023-24Ceramic Bas-relief28 x 24 x 2 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis 3, 2023-24$ 1,800.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis 6, 2023-24Ceramic Bas-relief29 x 29 x 2 cm$ 1,800.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis 1, 2023-24Ceramic Bas-relief38 x 28 x 4 cmSold
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Robert DelvesMimesis 5, 2023-24Ceramic Bas-relief38 x 26 x 2 cm$ 2,200.00
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Robert DelvesMimesis 2, 2023-24Ceramic Bas-relief38 x 29 x 4 cmkellilundberg.art - Robert Delves, Mimesis 2, 2023-24$ 2,200.00
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2025 Mimesis, Kelli Lundberg Art, The Studio & Co. Mornington Peninsula, Vic
2024 Robert Delves, & Gallery, Sorrento, VIC
2011 Australian Art Resources, Melbourne, VIC
2009 Robert Delves: The Art Rebel, Harrison Galleries, NSW
2006 Anita Traverso Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
2003 Dickerson Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
2000 Dickerson Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
1999 Blu Pols Gallery, Melbourne,
1997 George Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
1995 Pinacothea, Melbourne, VIC
1993 Pinacothea, Melbourne, VIC
1993 Gasworks, Melbourne, Australia
1987 Devise Gallery, South Melbourne, VIC
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 Robert Delves & Ana Barrientos, & Gallery, Sorrento, VIC
2018 Linden Postcard Show, VIC
2014 Urban Show, Manyung Gallery, Mt Eliza, VIC
2013 Shared Space, Melbourne, VIC
2009 Contemporary Small Sculpture Award Show, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC
2009 Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition, Yering Station, Yarra Glen, VIC
2009 City of Darebin and La Trobe University Art Prize, Melbourne, VIC
2008 Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition, Yering Station, Yarra Glen, VIC
2007 Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition, Yering Station, Yarra Glen, VIC
2007 Toyota Sculpture Exhibition, Melbourne, VIC
2006 Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition, Yering Station, Yarra Glen, VIC
2006 Montalto Sculpture Prize Finalists Exhibition, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
2005 Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition, Yering Station, Yarra Glen, VIC
2005 Contempora 2, Docklands Festival of Sculpture at New Quay, Melbourne, VIC
2004 Maritime Art Award, Melbourne, VIC
2001 Grounds for Sculpture, McClelland Gallery, Langwarrin, VIC
2000 Unbearable Beauty, Gasworks Sculptors, Yarra Sculpture Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
1998 Herman’s Show Award, Melbourne, VIC
1998 City of Darebin and La Trobe University Art Prize, Melbourne, VIC
1997 Gas Art, Linden Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
1997 City of Darebin and La Trobe University Art Prize, Melbourne, VIC
1996 The Art Maker, Next Wave Festival, Motor Works Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
1995 The Portrait, Platform, Spencer Street Railway Station, Melbourne, VIC
1995 Nilumbik Art Award, Melbourne, VIC
1995 Art Forum/ARTEFACT, Singapore
1995 Quoquo / ARTEFACT, Hong Kong
1995 Victoria House / ARTEFACT, London, UK
1994 Quoquo/ ARTEFACT, Hong Kong
1994 Option, West Space, Melbourne, VIC
1994 Gasworks Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, Melbourne, VIC
1994 A Four Art, West Space, Melbourne, VIC
1994 Madame de Sade, Gallery Rhumbarallas, Melbourne, VIC
1994 The 25th Alice Prize, NT
1993 The Keith and Elizabeth Murdoch Travelling Fellowship, Victorian College of the Arts
1992 Conrad Jupiter's Art Prize, Gold Coast, QLD
1991 Diamond Valley Acquisitive Exhibition, VIC
1990 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC
1986 Sydney Opera House, Sydney, NSW
COLLECTIONS
The Hermans Group, Melbourne
Eltham Shire, Victoria
Wesley College, Melbourne
Riddoch Regional Gallery, South Australia
Private Collections in Australia, United States of America, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
AWARDS, RESIDENCIES & GRANTS
2013 Winner, Dame Elizabeth Murdoch Sculpture Award
2012 Winner, Heidi Sculpture Award
2009 Winner, Prometheus Visual Art Award – Student’s Choice
2008 Winner, Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition
2008 Winner, Riddoch Gallery Sculpture Exhibition
2007 Yering Station Leader Award
2000 Pat Corrigan Grant
1991 Shortlisted, Keith and Elizabeth Murdoch Travelling Fellowship, Victorian College of the Arts
1998 Eltham Shire Award, VIC
1989 Foundation Award, Victorian College of the Arts
PUBLICATIONS
Roger Taylor World Sculpture News, 2001
Peter Tims The Age, January 2000
Christopher Heathcote The Age Review, April1993
Northen Ingram Queenslander Weekend Review, September 1992
VCA ‘Tell Them it was Wonderful’, Exhibition Catalogue, 1990
