Robert Croft

Robert recently had a joint exhibition with Jonathan Thompson

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Robert Croft is a Geelong-based Australian artist whose vibrant, tactile works embody the spirit of outsider art. Born in 1984, Croft is non-verbal and vision-impaired, yet communicates powerfully through his art, which spans drawing, painting, and mixed media. Working primarily at ArtGusto, a supported studio for artists with disabilities, he collaborates with sculptor Mark Cuthbertson to refine his instinctual, process-driven approach. Croft’s compositions are characterized by rhythmic layers of color and texture, often created using wax crayon, graphite, and pastel on board or paper. His inspiration stems from the pure joy of making, resulting in works that are raw, expressive, and unfiltered. He has exhibited at Boom Gallery and & Gallery, and was a featured artist in the 2024 Geelong Gallery performance Drawn In, where his live mark-making was accompanied by sound and projection.