Hatched: 2009 National Graduate Show

Travis Paterson, Boys will be boys (detail)

Here's a snapshot of the 'Hatched: 2009 National Graduate Show', currently on at the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts.

Like with any student exhibition, there's a staggering mix of topics and inspiration: from chewing gum left on university property to Lonely Planet hikes to weird Google searches involving giraffes.


Nathan Peake, Yellow Emperor

I especially like Nathan Peake's contribution (above), which looks like a detailed photograph but is an oil-based enamel on composition board. The way it catches the slippery, reflective look of shiny surfaces is startling.


Matthew Huppatz, Help ease, push/pull

Matthew Huppatz's work is designed to look like 'helpless furniture' while Louise Irving's textiles take unlikely inspiration from travel guide treks.


Louise Irving, Hike #1 Morudo to Kamikochi; Hike #2 Kurama to Kibune; Hike #3 Atago-san 2008

Hatched is on at all galleries of the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, until June 7.

Lee Tran, deputy chief sub-editor


Jacob Leary, Study X: growth of the technological organism