Self Awareness IV – Original Abstract Acrylic on Recycled Paper by Erin McGrath Rieke
About this Artwork
Self Awareness IV is an 11x14-inch original abstract acrylic painting on recycled paper, created in 2018 as part of Erin McGrath Rieke’s Turbulence Behind Tranquility series. Rendered in bold black and gray tones, the piece captures the raw intensity of inner conflict and personal introspection. Its jagged lines, layered brushstrokes, and swirling forms evoke a visceral unraveling—a struggle to find clarity amid emotional turbulence.
The textured, worn surface of the recycled paper adds depth and resonance, resembling skin marked by experience and memory. Each mark embodies the tension of self-examination, the push and pull between composure and the inner storm, creating a visual representation of emotional complexity and personal discovery. Self Awareness IV does not aim for conventional beauty; it is unapologetically real, laying bare vulnerability, chaos, and the messy process of confronting oneself.
This painting invites viewers to engage with the physicality of emotion, exploring the friction between fragility and resilience, and the transformative power of abstract expression.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Self Awareness IV
Year Created: 2018
Medium: Acrylic on recycled paper
Artwork Size: 11 W x 14 H x 0.5 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Abstract
Subject: Emotional landscape, introspection, inner conflict
Series: Turbulence Behind Tranquility
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Framing: Included
Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s work in the Turbulence Behind Tranquility series emphasizes raw emotional expression through texture, color, and layered gesture. In Self Awareness IV, the bold interplay of black and gray acrylics conveys both tension and movement, reflecting the complexity of self-exploration. The recycled paper enhances the tactile quality of the work, creating a sensory connection to the emotional weight of the piece.
The painting exemplifies abstract expression as a vehicle for personal reflection, offering a contemplative space where viewers can connect with their own emotional landscapes while experiencing the honesty and intensity of the artist’s process.
Collecting Original Artwork
Original abstract acrylic works by Erin McGrath Rieke explore emotional depth, resilience, and the intimate experience of personal growth. Each piece is a singular creation, appealing to collectors of contemporary abstract art that is raw, expressive, and conceptually rich.
Self Awareness IV – Original Abstract Acrylic on Recycled Paper by Erin McGrath Rieke
About this Artwork
Self Awareness IV is an 11x14-inch original abstract acrylic painting on recycled paper, created in 2018 as part of Erin McGrath Rieke’s Turbulence Behind Tranquility series. Rendered in bold black and gray tones, the piece captures the raw intensity of inner conflict and personal introspection. Its jagged lines, layered brushstrokes, and swirling forms evoke a visceral unraveling—a struggle to find clarity amid emotional turbulence.
The textured, worn surface of the recycled paper adds depth and resonance, resembling skin marked by experience and memory. Each mark embodies the tension of self-examination, the push and pull between composure and the inner storm, creating a visual representation of emotional complexity and personal discovery. Self Awareness IV does not aim for conventional beauty; it is unapologetically real, laying bare vulnerability, chaos, and the messy process of confronting oneself.
This painting invites viewers to engage with the physicality of emotion, exploring the friction between fragility and resilience, and the transformative power of abstract expression.
Artwork Details
Artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
Title: Self Awareness IV
Year Created: 2018
Medium: Acrylic on recycled paper
Artwork Size: 11 W x 14 H x 0.5 D in
Style: Abstract / Contemporary Abstract
Subject: Emotional landscape, introspection, inner conflict
Series: Turbulence Behind Tranquility
Original Artwork: One-of-a-kind
Framing: Included
Additional Information
Erin McGrath Rieke’s work in the Turbulence Behind Tranquility series emphasizes raw emotional expression through texture, color, and layered gesture. In Self Awareness IV, the bold interplay of black and gray acrylics conveys both tension and movement, reflecting the complexity of self-exploration. The recycled paper enhances the tactile quality of the work, creating a sensory connection to the emotional weight of the piece.
The painting exemplifies abstract expression as a vehicle for personal reflection, offering a contemplative space where viewers can connect with their own emotional landscapes while experiencing the honesty and intensity of the artist’s process.
Collecting Original Artwork
Original abstract acrylic works by Erin McGrath Rieke explore emotional depth, resilience, and the intimate experience of personal growth. Each piece is a singular creation, appealing to collectors of contemporary abstract art that is raw, expressive, and conceptually rich.
