Swaddled Baby (2002) is a departure for Mueck in that it is life-sized, albeit very small.  The tiny infant rests sleeping on a pillow, with only its face and a wisp of hair peeking out from the white cotton material around its head, its body tightly wrapped like a parcel in brown cloth, secured with string.  The baby has a Buddha-like contentment in its blissful slumber, totally free from worry and responsibility, in contrast to the other figures in the exhibition, who are very conscious of their plight and the difficulties of human life.

Also on show is a display case with some of the artist's preparatory models and sketches.  A half-hour videotape, documenting Mueck's working methods, and an informative catalogue are also available.  The catalogue has a charming photo of the faces of the 4 babies that the artist made before deciding to show just one swaddled infant.  If you study them carefully, they all have different expressions; a sign of individuality even at this very early stage of life.

This is an impressive exhibition that leaves you wanting more, although obviously its size was limited by the labour-intensive nature of the four sculptures' creation.  Unlike some of his gimmicky, sensationalist contemporaries in the art world, Ron Mueck's talents will ensure his name and reputation endure long after many lesser figures have been forgotten.