Averted – Original Framed Mixed-Media Portrait by Erin McGrath Rieke
About This Artwork
Averted is an original mixed-media work from my Turbulence Behind Tranquility series. A solitary figure appears in profile, turning away and withdrawing into a private interior world.
The restrained black-and-white palette allows the image to hover between portrait and abstraction. Sparse marks suggest the figure without fully defining it. The viewer is close enough to witness the retreat but cannot enter the space where the subject has gone.
Averted explores withdrawal as both a symptom of distress and an act of self-protection. Turning away can signal isolation, but it can also establish a boundary. The figure remains present while refusing the expectation of access.
The work reflects the distance that depression can create between a person and the world, even within familiar relationships. It also recognizes that retreat is not always weakness. Sometimes it is the instinctive movement that makes survival possible.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Averted
Medium: Mixed media on archival paper
Image Size: 8 W × 10 H in
Framed Size: 11 W × 14 H × 2 D in
Style: Contemporary Abstract Expressionism / Expressive Portraiture
Palette: Black and white
Subject: Depression, withdrawal, identity, self-protection
Series: Turbulence Behind Tranquility
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included; professionally matted and framed
Original Collector Artwork
This is a singular, one-of-a-kind work created by Erin McGrath Rieke. Its original marks, layered materials, and archival-paper surface exist only in this artwork. Any future prints will be clearly identified as reproductions.
A signed certificate of authenticity documenting the title, medium, dimensions, series, and original status of the work is included with the purchase.
Additional Information
The figure’s averted profile creates a quiet psychological tension. It remains visible yet inaccessible, echoing the experience of emotional withdrawal when familiar people and surroundings begin to feel remote.
As part of Turbulence Behind Tranquility, the work creates space for mental illness, trauma, recovery, and resilience without requiring a simple explanation. Viewers are invited to bring their own experiences of silence, distance, and self-preservation to the image.
Collector Price
$475 with shipping included
The price includes the original artwork, professional mat and frame, signed certificate of authenticity, protective packing, handling, insurance, and standard ground delivery within the contiguous United States.
Shipping and Local Pickup
The listed price includes standard insured delivery from St. Louis to one address within the contiguous United States. Expedited transportation or unusual delivery requirements may require an additional charge arranged with the collector before shipment.
Complimentary local pickup is available in the St. Louis area by prior arrangement. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and international destinations must be arranged and quoted separately.
Fine-Art Prints
Open-edition archival prints of Averted may be offered separately. Prints are reproductions and do not include the original artwork’s frame or certificate of authenticity.
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Averted | Original Framed Mixed-Media Portrait
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Collect Averted, an original framed mixed-media portrait by Erin McGrath Rieke exploring depression, withdrawal, identity, and self-protection.
Averted – Original Framed Mixed-Media Portrait by Erin McGrath Rieke
About This Artwork
Averted is an original mixed-media work from my Turbulence Behind Tranquility series. A solitary figure appears in profile, turning away and withdrawing into a private interior world.
The restrained black-and-white palette allows the image to hover between portrait and abstraction. Sparse marks suggest the figure without fully defining it. The viewer is close enough to witness the retreat but cannot enter the space where the subject has gone.
Averted explores withdrawal as both a symptom of distress and an act of self-protection. Turning away can signal isolation, but it can also establish a boundary. The figure remains present while refusing the expectation of access.
The work reflects the distance that depression can create between a person and the world, even within familiar relationships. It also recognizes that retreat is not always weakness. Sometimes it is the instinctive movement that makes survival possible.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Averted
Medium: Mixed media on archival paper
Image Size: 8 W × 10 H in
Framed Size: 11 W × 14 H × 2 D in
Style: Contemporary Abstract Expressionism / Expressive Portraiture
Palette: Black and white
Subject: Depression, withdrawal, identity, self-protection
Series: Turbulence Behind Tranquility
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included; professionally matted and framed
Original Collector Artwork
This is a singular, one-of-a-kind work created by Erin McGrath Rieke. Its original marks, layered materials, and archival-paper surface exist only in this artwork. Any future prints will be clearly identified as reproductions.
A signed certificate of authenticity documenting the title, medium, dimensions, series, and original status of the work is included with the purchase.
Additional Information
The figure’s averted profile creates a quiet psychological tension. It remains visible yet inaccessible, echoing the experience of emotional withdrawal when familiar people and surroundings begin to feel remote.
As part of Turbulence Behind Tranquility, the work creates space for mental illness, trauma, recovery, and resilience without requiring a simple explanation. Viewers are invited to bring their own experiences of silence, distance, and self-preservation to the image.
Collector Price
$475 with shipping included
The price includes the original artwork, professional mat and frame, signed certificate of authenticity, protective packing, handling, insurance, and standard ground delivery within the contiguous United States.
Shipping and Local Pickup
The listed price includes standard insured delivery from St. Louis to one address within the contiguous United States. Expedited transportation or unusual delivery requirements may require an additional charge arranged with the collector before shipment.
Complimentary local pickup is available in the St. Louis area by prior arrangement. Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and international destinations must be arranged and quoted separately.
Fine-Art Prints
Open-edition archival prints of Averted may be offered separately. Prints are reproductions and do not include the original artwork’s frame or certificate of authenticity.
Suggested Tags
Averted, Erin McGrath Rieke, original framed artwork, mixed media portrait, abstract portraiture, bsychological portrait, expressive abstraction, Turbulence Behind Tranquility, mental health art, St. Louis artist, original collector artworklack and white artwork, depression artwork, emotional withdrawal, identity artwork, self-protection, p
SEO Title
Averted | Original Framed Mixed-Media Portrait
SEO Description
Collect Averted, an original framed mixed-media portrait by Erin McGrath Rieke exploring depression, withdrawal, identity, and self-protection.
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