These artists have been exhibiting together as a group since their student days at Edith Cowan University. I recall seeing their first exhibition some dozen or so years back and have attended a few shows since then, so I couldn't miss this their last outing as a group. Thankfully not one of the artists is giving away their practice so we'll be able to keep an eye on them, separately, as they continue to grow within their craft.

Walking into the gallery we're drawn to Dee Jaeger's tales of women who have reached the top. These delightful ladies are perched precariously on tall, finely sculpted and glazed pyramidal structures. We have to applaud these intrepid women, red painted toe nails and all, who overcame their fears to climb mountains. Next we're drawn out to the courtyard where Graham Hay's white paper clay trees undulate upward to spiky looking flowers. Hay's work is so full of energy, even when bound together his thick white clay ropes seem to crawl out of nests or escape their thin coiled captors.

Stewart Scambler's wood fired stoneware provides a sense of stillness and tranquility. His work is always admirable, particularly the smaller vessels here as they own an early Oriental quality of quiet strength in their shape and glazing. Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the gallery, Irene Poulton's collection of raku sculptures offers a different sense of strength. These richly coloured mini shrines, altars and cairns evoke ideas of ancient Pagan, Aztec and Celtic gods, powers that are held dormant but not defeated, in the ruins.

Ancient times are hinted at too in the 3D sculptures by Bill Jeffrey. His unique state bronze images suggest hybrids perhaps inspired by myths or legends. These well designed 'human morphing into animal' figures are mysterious but not monstrous as a fine balance is struck between the physical fact and fantasy. And fantastic is the word for Christine Dyer's graceful ceramic works which are decorated in a unique manner to create a certain sense of 'inner' beauty. Here lace and beads, pressed patterns and rich blue glaze adorn the inside of her well formed vessels. Very impressive.

But then all the exhibits are impressive as these artists have maintained their own expression while supporting each other in the group. A good show, one to see and appreciate.