‘Remnants’ is a collection of paintings that investigate the liminal edge of the natural and manipulated environment. The exhibition explores aspects of humankind's relationship with the environment in current times.

‘Remnants’ also explores how industry, nature and suburbia co exist.

The artists highlight the inter dependence on both the natural and industrial world in a 21st century context.

Recent University of Wollongong honours arts graduate Riley’s larger works aim to evoke a sense of urgency.

Many of her works were inspired by a recent field trip to the Australian Outback while researching the intersection of mining and the sublime landscape.

Her work invites the audience to consider the impact of mining on the Australian landscape but also captures the ‘’beauty and terror’’ of the open cut mining industry in all of its ‘’glorious ugliness’’.

Retired visual arts teacher Maggy Cummings has 30 years experience in the field of art making.

Her works relate to the relationship between man and his environment in an urban setting. Her depictions of typical local scenes give a sense of belonging and familiarity that is truly present in the Illawarra working class suburbs.

The ‘Remnants’ exhibition is at the Old Wollongong Court House, on the corner of Cliff Rd and Belmore St. Opening night is on Friday from 7pm. Light supper and refreshments provided.

It runs January 21-22 from 9am-4pm.