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Abstraction 072123 – Original Abstract Pastel Drawing on Archival Paper by Erin McGrath Rieke
About this Artwork
Abstraction 072123 is an original 8 x 10 abstract pastel artwork on archival paper created in 2023 by contemporary artist Erin McGrath Rieke. Part of the Still I Rise series, this one-of-a-kind piece reflects a moment of creative surrender shaped by nature, solitude, and emotional release.
The work was created at a quiet lake cabin surrounded by forest, where the artist found refuge and creative renewal. Initially approached with hesitation, the process shifted as golden sunlight filtered through the windows and the stillness of the woods began to influence the rhythm of the work. The surrounding landscape and crisp air became a quiet collaborator, guiding each gesture across the paper.
Soft yet expressive pastel marks move organically across the surface, translating the sensory experience of the natural environment into color, form, and movement. Each layered stroke reflects an intuitive response to the moment, allowing emotion and atmosphere to shape the composition. The result is an abstract drawing that carries both energy and calm, echoing the reflective quality of the forest itself.
Like many works within the Still I Rise series, Abstraction 072123 explores themes of resilience, renewal, and transformation. The composition becomes a visual language for emotions that exist beyond words, inviting viewers to pause and reflect within the quiet space it creates.
Though intimate in scale, the piece holds a contemplative presence. The delicate pastel textures and layered gestures encourage close viewing, revealing subtle shifts in tone and movement that mirror the quiet complexity of nature.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Abstraction 072123
Year Created: 2023
Series: Still I Rise
Medium: Pastel on archival paper
Artwork Size: 8 W x 10 H in
Framed Size: 16 W x 20 H x 2 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Abstract
Subject: Nature-inspired abstraction, emotional expression
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included
Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s pastel works often explore the relationship between environment, emotion, and intuitive mark-making. In Abstraction 072123, the softness of pastel allows subtle layering and organic movement to develop across the surface of the archival paper.
The framed presentation enhances the piece’s presence while protecting the delicate medium. With a finished frame size of 16 x 20 inches, the artwork is ready for display and suitable for gallery walls, personal collections, or contemporary interiors seeking intimate abstract works.
Abstraction 072123 reflects the artist’s ongoing exploration of nature as a catalyst for emotional reflection and creative freedom.
Collecting Original Artwork
Original works by Erin McGrath Rieke combine expressive abstraction with deeply personal narrative and environmental inspiration. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind artwork that captures a moment of creative discovery through color, texture, and movement.
Abstraction 072123 – Original Abstract Pastel Drawing on Archival Paper by Erin McGrath Rieke
About this Artwork
Abstraction 072123 is an original 8 x 10 abstract pastel artwork on archival paper created in 2023 by contemporary artist Erin McGrath Rieke. Part of the Still I Rise series, this one-of-a-kind piece reflects a moment of creative surrender shaped by nature, solitude, and emotional release.
The work was created at a quiet lake cabin surrounded by forest, where the artist found refuge and creative renewal. Initially approached with hesitation, the process shifted as golden sunlight filtered through the windows and the stillness of the woods began to influence the rhythm of the work. The surrounding landscape and crisp air became a quiet collaborator, guiding each gesture across the paper.
Soft yet expressive pastel marks move organically across the surface, translating the sensory experience of the natural environment into color, form, and movement. Each layered stroke reflects an intuitive response to the moment, allowing emotion and atmosphere to shape the composition. The result is an abstract drawing that carries both energy and calm, echoing the reflective quality of the forest itself.
Like many works within the Still I Rise series, Abstraction 072123 explores themes of resilience, renewal, and transformation. The composition becomes a visual language for emotions that exist beyond words, inviting viewers to pause and reflect within the quiet space it creates.
Though intimate in scale, the piece holds a contemplative presence. The delicate pastel textures and layered gestures encourage close viewing, revealing subtle shifts in tone and movement that mirror the quiet complexity of nature.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Abstraction 072123
Year Created: 2023
Series: Still I Rise
Medium: Pastel on archival paper
Artwork Size: 8 W x 10 H in
Framed Size: 16 W x 20 H x 2 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Abstract
Subject: Nature-inspired abstraction, emotional expression
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included
Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s pastel works often explore the relationship between environment, emotion, and intuitive mark-making. In Abstraction 072123, the softness of pastel allows subtle layering and organic movement to develop across the surface of the archival paper.
The framed presentation enhances the piece’s presence while protecting the delicate medium. With a finished frame size of 16 x 20 inches, the artwork is ready for display and suitable for gallery walls, personal collections, or contemporary interiors seeking intimate abstract works.
Abstraction 072123 reflects the artist’s ongoing exploration of nature as a catalyst for emotional reflection and creative freedom.
Collecting Original Artwork
Original works by Erin McGrath Rieke combine expressive abstraction with deeply personal narrative and environmental inspiration. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind artwork that captures a moment of creative discovery through color, texture, and movement.
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