August is a slow month for art, as much in Hamilton as anywhere. With many galleries closed for this month, the sure-fire options for good art-viewing are scarce; thankfully, transit Gallery has mounted a solid group exhibition for the summer, providing some refuge for those keen to ogle some art on those unexpected yet obnoxiously plentiful rainy days we’ve been having of late.

Rather than presenting a catch-all of its entire roster, transit has pulled together a more discerning mix of its many prolific painters including Harold Klunder’s luminescent works (more are on display in the downstairs space) and a range of Michael Allgoewer’s broodingly small The Shore paintings. Highlights from recent solo exhibitions are given a second appearance here as well: Martin Pearce, Fiona Kinsella and an especially striking Matthew Varey, Bunkergalow (2008) that sits in the middle of a strong corner hanging starting with Pearl Van Geest’s Binary Star (2009) on the left and straight on to Michael Davidson’s Black Star (2003).

Steve Mazza, release (birds), 2009

As an added bonus, Steve Mazza’s Net Loss of Innocence has been carried over from its June exhibition slot and is still on view in the adjoining space. His five ceramic figures depict whimsical parables that fuse corporate culture and fairytales of some dark and secret wood, all with a strangely Egyptian austerity.

transit Gallery’s Summer Group Exhibition is on view throughout August until the installation for Robert Creighton’s Irish Notes - recent prints opens its doors on September 1.

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