Both these emerging artists present an exhibition of works that explore the process of painting, the effect of layering and the viscosity of media to produce very different and visually interesting works of art.

Mabee manipulates the physical properties of the acrylic medium, it's strength and malleability. The artist puts down layers of colour then carves thin straight strands from the top layer and peels them partially away to create a fringe that dangles beyond the borders of the painting. The acrylic paint captures light on the surface of the board and seems to transmit it through the fringe, that plays with shadow and sways in the breeze. The effect is elegant, delicate yet strong, even romantic in some Rapunsel like way. There seems to be infinite variations to this process that could provide exciting explorations with different colours, canvas shapes and sizes.

In other, smaller works, Mabee weaves colour related threads of acrylic paint into patterns. These efforts intrigue with the precision made possible by the flexibility of the medium and the deftness of the artist's hand. These small works are best exhibited in pairs or blocs of four, together they present as more sculptural.

McLauchlan works with thin coatings of coloured wax, pouring one onto another to build up a history of process. This history can be read in areas where one layer doesn't completely cover the other or where the warm overcoat mixes with the undercoat. It is also recorded along the four sides of each raised flat square surface as rivulets from the overflow of each pourings remains as silent witnesses. Exhibits are named for their hue and the matt surface of the work is so smooth it invites the touch. Some even retain a hint of scent.

These are valid explorations of a process and one hopes they will be employed by McLauchlan to take her work further. The steps in the formation of the art object must be satisfying to the artist just as the finished artwork should be meaningful to the viewer. These works are on the cusp of being meaningful to the viewer.

This is a challenging exhibition of work by artists that are not afraid to think outside the square. Well worth seeing.