No. 02 – Original Collage on Paper from the Reflections Series by Erin McGrath Rieke
About this Artwork
No. 02 is an 11 x 14 inch original collage on paper created in 2022 by Erin McGrath Rieke as part of the Reflections Series within the larger project Turbulence Behind Tranquility. The work is constructed using reclaimed fragments of the artist’s previous artworks, transforming earlier pieces into a new visual meditation on self-awareness and personal growth.
Through the process of cutting, layering, and recombining earlier works on paper, the artist builds a composition that reflects the fragmented nature of introspection. The collage format mirrors the way identity and understanding evolve over time, formed from past experiences, emotions, and moments of reflection. Each piece of reclaimed material carries its own history, allowing the surface to hold both memory and transformation.
Within the Reflections Series, the work explores the idea that self-awareness begins with honest self-examination. By looking closely at our thoughts, actions, and emotional responses without judgment, we create the possibility for growth and change. The layered fragments within No. 02 visually echo this process, breaking apart chaos and reorganizing it into a quieter structure of meaning and reflection.
Though intimate in scale, the layered surfaces and textured collage elements invite close observation, rewarding viewers with subtle shifts in form, color, and structure.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: No. 02
Year Created: 2022
Series: Reflections Series, Turbulence Behind Tranquility
Medium: Collage using reclaimed original artworks on paper
Artwork Size: 11 W x 14 H x 0.5 D in
Frame Size: 16 W x 20 H x 1 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Collage
Subject: Self-awareness, reflection, personal growth
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included
Additional Information
The Reflections Series within Turbulence Behind Tranquility explores the role of introspection in understanding the self. By repurposing fragments of earlier artworks, Erin McGrath Rieke transforms creative remnants into new compositions that embody reflection, transformation, and emotional awareness.
Collecting Original Artwork
Original collage works by Erin McGrath Rieke combine layered abstraction, conceptual depth, and sustainable artistic practice through the reuse of earlier artworks. No. 02 offers collectors a thoughtful piece that connects artistic expression with themes of reflection, identity, and growth.
No. 02 – Original Collage on Paper from the Reflections Series by Erin McGrath Rieke
About this Artwork
No. 02 is an 11 x 14 inch original collage on paper created in 2022 by Erin McGrath Rieke as part of the Reflections Series within the larger project Turbulence Behind Tranquility. The work is constructed using reclaimed fragments of the artist’s previous artworks, transforming earlier pieces into a new visual meditation on self-awareness and personal growth.
Through the process of cutting, layering, and recombining earlier works on paper, the artist builds a composition that reflects the fragmented nature of introspection. The collage format mirrors the way identity and understanding evolve over time, formed from past experiences, emotions, and moments of reflection. Each piece of reclaimed material carries its own history, allowing the surface to hold both memory and transformation.
Within the Reflections Series, the work explores the idea that self-awareness begins with honest self-examination. By looking closely at our thoughts, actions, and emotional responses without judgment, we create the possibility for growth and change. The layered fragments within No. 02 visually echo this process, breaking apart chaos and reorganizing it into a quieter structure of meaning and reflection.
Though intimate in scale, the layered surfaces and textured collage elements invite close observation, rewarding viewers with subtle shifts in form, color, and structure.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: No. 02
Year Created: 2022
Series: Reflections Series, Turbulence Behind Tranquility
Medium: Collage using reclaimed original artworks on paper
Artwork Size: 11 W x 14 H x 0.5 D in
Frame Size: 16 W x 20 H x 1 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Collage
Subject: Self-awareness, reflection, personal growth
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included
Additional Information
The Reflections Series within Turbulence Behind Tranquility explores the role of introspection in understanding the self. By repurposing fragments of earlier artworks, Erin McGrath Rieke transforms creative remnants into new compositions that embody reflection, transformation, and emotional awareness.
Collecting Original Artwork
Original collage works by Erin McGrath Rieke combine layered abstraction, conceptual depth, and sustainable artistic practice through the reuse of earlier artworks. No. 02 offers collectors a thoughtful piece that connects artistic expression with themes of reflection, identity, and growth.
