This exhibition is subtitled 'outstanding graduates from 2004' and it seems appropriate. After years of viewing grad shows at various art institutions and having to shift through the dull and boring to find the occasional bright spark of creative talent, it's appreciated when someone else does it. This exhibition of works by graduates from Central Collage of TAFE, University of WA, Curtin University, and Edith Cowan University are all worthy of the title Fine Art.

Sian McMillan's (TAFE) drawings engaged me the most. Her excellent graphite and acrylic drawings define and suggest the reality of suburbia. Well drawn snippets of suburban geometry are surrounded by the suggested profusion of nature. The images use line and colour well and the 'unfinished' areas leave room for the viewer to draw their own conclusion about the structured life in the burbs usurping the glory of unfettered nature. Andrew Doepel (UWA) also presents drawings, two large charcoal studies of decaying leaves, one from a grape vine, the  other lemon grass. Although the execution is a bit heavy handed the images demonstrate visual exploration, and that is the most important aspect of art.

Exhibits by students representing Edith Cowan are more concept based. The two installations by Jessica Berry can not be faulted however they are a little too enigmatic for interpretation. I appreciate the work involved in producing each exhibit and marvel at their surfaces. Visually they satisfy but as there's no key to decipher what's being communicated I feel disappointed. Meanwhile there's no doubt what Demelza Wheatcroft is discussing with these digital prints and presentation of rusty 'dog tags'. Here is an anti-war statement that reminds us how words like 'Enemy' and 'Patriot', 'Freedom' and 'Terror' can be manipulated to suit the situation.

Curtin grads offer the most variety in exhibits. Jennie Nayton adds an extra dimension to her fine, flat photographic prints of the ocean, by cutting and folding them to emulate voluminous waves on the sea's surface. Joshua Fitzpatrick could use a little more tonal graduations to give a sense of physical volume to his otherwise well executed  monochromatic oil portraits. Paul Caporn's tribute to the humble lawn mower, and the macho men who manipulate them, makes both an intriguing object and delightful commentary. Then there is the delicacy of the small textile moths by Chris Atkinson-de Garis. Do search for them as they are each a joy to behold.

Congratulations to the graduates and thanks to the gallery for finding the gems and presenting them with acumen.