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They first bonded over their love of raiding a sewing box, pastel tints and anything stained with coffee.
On Friday, emerging artists Stacie Sims, who works under the name of Loganberry Hunters, and Milli Rain, will exhibit artworks of this shared love at Beach Burrito Company in Wollongong.
Anchors Aweigh Art Studio owner and exhibition curator Trina Collins said it was obvious from their first meeting at the studio that the artists would exhibit together.
"Their work gives off a similar child-like, vintage vibe but each artist also has her own unique style," Collins said.
Rain's collage and stencil works are a beautiful clash of old world vintage and street art.
A freelance makeup artist and University Of Wollongong student, Rain is influenced by artists such as Poncho Army, Shepard Fairey, Miso, Be Free and Sara Cervantes.
"My art often depicts my love for the 1930s and '50s but, as a young person of Gen Y, social media is also an influence," she said.
"My mum's sewing box is something which also inspires me. I'm a very tactile person and I think that shows through in my work."
On the other hand, Sims' watercolour and mixed media paintings, that depict surreal landscapes and hybrid creatures, are inspired from her background in textile design.
"The work in this exhibition utilises the contrast of highly detailed patterns against flat block colour to create an image that is intriguing to the viewer and are intended to be reminiscent of a daydream," she said.
The exhibition, which runs throughout June, opens on Friday, June 5. An after party will be held at The Little Prince, with special guest DJ Dirty Boots spinning vinyl records from 8pm.