If you are in any way intrigued by the look of flowing liquid, or the rhythmic motion of water, then you'll find yourself enchanted by this excellent exhibition of paintings inspired by the subject. Di Cubitt does not emulate a specific, rather she captures the essence of the basic element of water, and allows viewers to safely immerse themselves in both it's gentle and turbulent movements.

Many exhibits suggest the artist has poured the oil or acrylic medium on to a board or canvas, then worked into it so as to enhance the sense of fluid energy within. In other images we note how Cubitt has manipulated the paint to create a sense of tidal flows beneath, or skipping ripples atop, the surface of different bodies of water. What they all have in common is a true sense of the ever changing visage of fluid movement that hypnotizes the viewer.

The artist's trail of liquid takes our imagination from tropical streams to polar regions and from oceans, through clouds to the sun. For example, the warm orange and dark blues of C.C.'s pool 2 suggest water slowly flowing through a hot, humid jungle while the combination of clear sharp blues and crisp white found in Liquid thought 1 brings to mind glacial pools. Then the cool tinted whites of Free flow hint at cumulus clouds while the burning orange, red and yellow of the series Molten warms without burning. Each has it's own source of energy that invites and delights.

I found myself drawn to the four relatively small, square oil on board images in the series Bubbling up. Here Cubitt has created a sense of deep pools in a reef or perhaps the reflections and eddies found lapping around a jetty. The richness of colour is what first drew my attention but it was the sense of power that held my imagination and awe. These images may well have been preludes to the larger exhibits C.C.'s pool 1 & 2 but what is most refreshing is noting how the mood never dissipated as the image grew.

Then there is the series of three vertical rectangular works of oil on board, Line of enquiry. One image suggest the blue-white foamy surface at the base of a cascade, another the blue-grey linear ripples of a stream caused by the water bouncing against the bank, while the third presents gum leaves floating on the surface of still, dark blue water. And just when you think Cubitt can't surprise you with her work, get up close and comfortable with the series Ripple effect. These four small, 120mm square, boards are capable of holding both the surge of ocean tides and the delicacy of bubbles in a puddle. Fascinating viewing.

For a first solo exhibition this is one powerful show. Do see it, drink in the power and reflect on the beauty of liquid paint.