Reach – Original Abstract Collage on Paper by Erin McGrath Rieke
About this Artwork
Reach is an 8 x 10 inch original collage on paper created by Erin McGrath Rieke in 2022 as part of the Untamed series. This work explores the raw energy of intuition and the dynamic tension between structure and spontaneity. Layers of paper, texture, and color were applied to create movement and depth, resulting in a piece that captures both the unpredictable nature of creativity and the quiet moments of reflection within the artistic process.
The composition balances deliberate placement with organic flow, reflecting themes of freedom, emotional exploration, and the untamed aspects of self-expression. Each fragment and layer interacts with the others, creating a visual rhythm that invites close observation and introspection.
For the artist, Reach embodies the act of making without expectation, embracing imperfection and celebrating the vitality of materials and gesture. Though intimate in scale, the piece carries a strong presence and invites viewers into its layered, textured surfaces.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Reach
Year Created: 2022
Series: Untamed
Medium: Collage on 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: Abstract, emotional expression, intuitive creation
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included
Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s Untamed series investigates the tension between control and spontaneity through layered collage and abstract forms. Reach demonstrates the artist’s intuitive approach, combining movement, texture, and color to create a visual meditation on freedom, presence, and personal expression.
Collectors of original collage by Erin McGrath Rieke can expect works that merge expressive abstraction with emotional depth, capturing both the energy of the moment and a contemplative narrative.
Reach – Original Abstract Collage on Paper by Erin McGrath Rieke
About this Artwork
Reach is an 8 x 10 inch original collage on paper created by Erin McGrath Rieke in 2022 as part of the Untamed series. This work explores the raw energy of intuition and the dynamic tension between structure and spontaneity. Layers of paper, texture, and color were applied to create movement and depth, resulting in a piece that captures both the unpredictable nature of creativity and the quiet moments of reflection within the artistic process.
The composition balances deliberate placement with organic flow, reflecting themes of freedom, emotional exploration, and the untamed aspects of self-expression. Each fragment and layer interacts with the others, creating a visual rhythm that invites close observation and introspection.
For the artist, Reach embodies the act of making without expectation, embracing imperfection and celebrating the vitality of materials and gesture. Though intimate in scale, the piece carries a strong presence and invites viewers into its layered, textured surfaces.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Reach
Year Created: 2022
Series: Untamed
Medium: Collage on 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: Abstract, emotional expression, intuitive creation
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Frame: Included
Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s Untamed series investigates the tension between control and spontaneity through layered collage and abstract forms. Reach demonstrates the artist’s intuitive approach, combining movement, texture, and color to create a visual meditation on freedom, presence, and personal expression.
Collectors of original collage by Erin McGrath Rieke can expect works that merge expressive abstraction with emotional depth, capturing both the energy of the moment and a contemplative narrative.
