No. 14

No. 14 – Original Acrylic on Archival Paper by Erin McGrath Rieke

About this Artwork
No. 14 is an 8 x 10 inch original acrylic painting on archival paper created in 2018 by Erin McGrath Rieke as part of the Still I Rise series. The piece balances structure and emotion through muted yellow tones and subtle, deliberate brushstrokes.

The layered surface hums with quiet energy, each stroke moving with careful restraint while suggesting rhythm, reflection, and emotional depth. The composition holds space for longing, contemplation, and resolution, offering a moment of stillness that is both intimate and expansive. Its soft yet deliberate gestures create a tension between presence and fleeting impermanence, drawing viewers into a contemplative experience.

Though modest in size, the painting’s delicate textures and muted palette make it a striking addition to contemporary interiors, gallery walls, or collections of expressive abstract artwork.

Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: No. 14
Year Created: 2018
Series: Still I Rise
Medium: Acrylic on archival paper
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 Abstract
Subject: Emotional expression, abstraction, reflection
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included

Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s Still I Rise series emphasizes subtlety, layered textures, and emotional resonance. In No. 14, muted color and quiet gesture convey the interplay between restraint and intensity, creating a meditative abstraction that encourages viewers to pause and reflect.

Collecting Original Artwork
Original acrylic works on archival paper by Erin McGrath Rieke combine layered abstraction, emotional depth, and contemplative presence. No. 14 offers collectors a refined and intimate exploration of subtle gesture and expressive abstraction.