Burton employs a cryptic artistic vocabulary to construct an alternative view of the suburban environment but it can be decoded with imagination. Meanwhile Brauer's conventional abstract expression is more difficult to decipher.

It's always refreshing when an artist approaches his work with a different tilt on subject, method or medium. Burton states how uniformity and repetition in daily life is a drag while imperfections are more interesting. He then proceeds to repeat perfect circles on uniform strips or squares of thin metal sheets. However, on close inspection we find intriguing imperfections, marks, pimples and dimples that suggest life's little annoyances. What is most engaging about these exhibits is that we suspect the artist is trying to communicate through some kind of code; like notes on a scale, motifs in a grid format, dots on a line. If so, one assumes the translation would read, 'having fun, glad you are here'.

Burton's volumetric circles are formed by gradually blending one hue into another. They seem to bounce on, or float over, metallic surfaces that are riveted together like the fuselage of a an old fighter plane. In some works the thin metal surface is painted but the enamel can't hide the imperfections. In other works the metal is burnished for a non-reflective silver effect. All exhibits are glaring, daring and delightfully serious works.

Once you get beyond the interesting surface you discover the artist's wit. For example, in the series Subdivision we note how society can be ranked. In #5, one pink painted circle fits tightly into each of the small metal squares that are packed cheek by jowl in a grid pattern. Meanwhile, #6 and #7 are composed of larger squares and there is more room between the circle and the borders of their individual blocks. Could the empty blocks dispersed throughout these subdivisions be public open spaces? It appears the latter two suburbs are decidedly more up market then #5!

Brauer's flawless works tend to be more for the sophisticate then the art cognizant. Her simple ceramic designs are formal and functional; elegant but not eloquent. Meanwhile her abstract paintings, in shades of white or grey, have some textural interest but they express nothing. However one cannot dismiss these exhibits, as they are mute they will, when placed in a home or office, nicely accent other objects around them.

The boldness of Burton's efforts together with the quietude of Brauer's works make for an interesting exhibition.