Coming Out

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Coming Out – Original Mixed Media Abstract on Canvas by Erin McGrath Rieke

About this Artwork
Coming Out is an 8 x 10 inch original mixed media artwork on canvas created in 2020 by Erin McGrath Rieke. Executed with acrylic and pastel on archival paper mounted to canvas, the piece captures the explosive moment of release that follows long periods of internal struggle.

At the center of the composition, a figure appears to surge outward, breaking through the layers that once confined it. The gestural marks and expressive lines create a sense of urgency and movement, as if the surface itself is expanding. Through bold strokes and layered textures, the work conveys the emotional intensity of stepping beyond fear and claiming one’s authentic self.

Unlike quieter works that explore reflection or reunion, Coming Out is direct and uncompromising. The composition embraces raw energy and vulnerability, inviting viewers to confront the hidden parts of themselves and consider the courage required to move into new light. Within the abstraction, the emerging figure becomes a metaphor for transformation, resilience, and the act of becoming fully alive.

Though intimate in scale, the 8 x 10 format concentrates the work’s expressive force. The layered materials and dynamic gestures create a striking presence suitable for contemporary interiors, gallery walls, or collectors drawn to emotionally driven abstract art.

Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Coming Out
Year Created: 2020
Series: N/A
Medium: Pastel and acrylic on archival paper mounted on canvas
Artwork Size: 8 W x 10 H x 0.5 D in
Frame Size: 16 W x 20 H x 2 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Mixed Media
Subject: Transformation, identity, personal liberation
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included

Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s mixed media works often explore emotional turning points through layered mark-making and intuitive composition. In Coming Out, expressive gestures and fragmented forms capture the tension between confinement and release. The interplay of pastel and acrylic creates variation in texture and depth, reinforcing the sense of emergence and movement across the surface.

Collecting Original Artwork
Original works by Erin McGrath Rieke combine expressive abstraction, layered materials, and personal narrative. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and reflects the artist’s exploration of transformation, emotional resilience, and the power of creative expression.

Coming Out – Original Mixed Media Abstract on Canvas by Erin McGrath Rieke

About this Artwork
Coming Out is an 8 x 10 inch original mixed media artwork on canvas created in 2020 by Erin McGrath Rieke. Executed with acrylic and pastel on archival paper mounted to canvas, the piece captures the explosive moment of release that follows long periods of internal struggle.

At the center of the composition, a figure appears to surge outward, breaking through the layers that once confined it. The gestural marks and expressive lines create a sense of urgency and movement, as if the surface itself is expanding. Through bold strokes and layered textures, the work conveys the emotional intensity of stepping beyond fear and claiming one’s authentic self.

Unlike quieter works that explore reflection or reunion, Coming Out is direct and uncompromising. The composition embraces raw energy and vulnerability, inviting viewers to confront the hidden parts of themselves and consider the courage required to move into new light. Within the abstraction, the emerging figure becomes a metaphor for transformation, resilience, and the act of becoming fully alive.

Though intimate in scale, the 8 x 10 format concentrates the work’s expressive force. The layered materials and dynamic gestures create a striking presence suitable for contemporary interiors, gallery walls, or collectors drawn to emotionally driven abstract art.

Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Coming Out
Year Created: 2020
Series: N/A
Medium: Pastel and acrylic on archival paper mounted on canvas
Artwork Size: 8 W x 10 H x 0.5 D in
Frame Size: 16 W x 20 H x 2 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Mixed Media
Subject: Transformation, identity, personal liberation
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included

Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s mixed media works often explore emotional turning points through layered mark-making and intuitive composition. In Coming Out, expressive gestures and fragmented forms capture the tension between confinement and release. The interplay of pastel and acrylic creates variation in texture and depth, reinforcing the sense of emergence and movement across the surface.

Collecting Original Artwork
Original works by Erin McGrath Rieke combine expressive abstraction, layered materials, and personal narrative. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and reflects the artist’s exploration of transformation, emotional resilience, and the power of creative expression.