"We Shall Overcome" Hand-Painted Mixed Media Painting on Canvas 16Hx20Wx1.5D by Erin McGrath Rieke
ABOUT
We Shall Overcome
A poignant late addition to the Lost in Translation series, We Shall Overcome is inspired by the enduring anthem of resilience and unity. Created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the painting channels the emotional weight of isolation, fear, and collective grief.
Layered with texture and meaning, each layer echoes the lyrics—“We’ll walk hand in hand,” “We shall live in peace,” “We are not afraid”—reimagined through the lens of psychological struggle. The act of creating became a catharsis, reflecting how creative expression helps navigate uncertainty and reclaim hope.
Rooted in the legacy of the gospel hymn “I’ll Overcome Some Day,” this work honors both personal and historical perseverance, reminding us that healing is a journey—and art, a vital companion along the way.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2020
series: “lost in translation series” a series of small works created while in isolation during the height of isolation during COVID-19.
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: mixed media
DETAILS
artwork: mixed media on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 16 w x 20 h x 1.5 d in
PICK UP, SHIPPING, RETURNS
shipping: all shipments for JUST E PRODUCTIONS are brought to UPS each Friday by 12 pm CST. While each shipment time varies, domestic shipments for the continental US usually take 5-7 days.
pick up: local clients and collectors that elect to pick up works from just e collections will be contacted directly via email to make arrangements.
returns: details on returns can be found here.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Erin McGrath Rieke (b. 1975) is an American interdisciplinary activist artist, writer and producer who uses creative expression to engage the public with social and political issues. Her body of work fuses art, culture and community participation to explore themes related to mental health, gender equality and education.
Notable accomplishments include: Still I Rise Campaign (2010-present), The Aria Rising Project (2014-2020),Turbulence Behind Tranquility (2014-2018), One Voice Project (2018), and Start Living (2019).
ABOUT
We Shall Overcome
A poignant late addition to the Lost in Translation series, We Shall Overcome is inspired by the enduring anthem of resilience and unity. Created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the painting channels the emotional weight of isolation, fear, and collective grief.
Layered with texture and meaning, each layer echoes the lyrics—“We’ll walk hand in hand,” “We shall live in peace,” “We are not afraid”—reimagined through the lens of psychological struggle. The act of creating became a catharsis, reflecting how creative expression helps navigate uncertainty and reclaim hope.
Rooted in the legacy of the gospel hymn “I’ll Overcome Some Day,” this work honors both personal and historical perseverance, reminding us that healing is a journey—and art, a vital companion along the way.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2020
series: “lost in translation series” a series of small works created while in isolation during the height of isolation during COVID-19.
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: mixed media
DETAILS
artwork: mixed media on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 16 w x 20 h x 1.5 d in
PICK UP, SHIPPING, RETURNS
shipping: all shipments for JUST E PRODUCTIONS are brought to UPS each Friday by 12 pm CST. While each shipment time varies, domestic shipments for the continental US usually take 5-7 days.
pick up: local clients and collectors that elect to pick up works from just e collections will be contacted directly via email to make arrangements.
returns: details on returns can be found here.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Erin McGrath Rieke (b. 1975) is an American interdisciplinary activist artist, writer and producer who uses creative expression to engage the public with social and political issues. Her body of work fuses art, culture and community participation to explore themes related to mental health, gender equality and education.
Notable accomplishments include: Still I Rise Campaign (2010-present), The Aria Rising Project (2014-2020),Turbulence Behind Tranquility (2014-2018), One Voice Project (2018), and Start Living (2019).
ABOUT
We Shall Overcome
A poignant late addition to the Lost in Translation series, We Shall Overcome is inspired by the enduring anthem of resilience and unity. Created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the painting channels the emotional weight of isolation, fear, and collective grief.
Layered with texture and meaning, each layer echoes the lyrics—“We’ll walk hand in hand,” “We shall live in peace,” “We are not afraid”—reimagined through the lens of psychological struggle. The act of creating became a catharsis, reflecting how creative expression helps navigate uncertainty and reclaim hope.
Rooted in the legacy of the gospel hymn “I’ll Overcome Some Day,” this work honors both personal and historical perseverance, reminding us that healing is a journey—and art, a vital companion along the way.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2020
series: “lost in translation series” a series of small works created while in isolation during the height of isolation during COVID-19.
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: mixed media
DETAILS
artwork: mixed media on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 16 w x 20 h x 1.5 d in
PICK UP, SHIPPING, RETURNS
shipping: all shipments for JUST E PRODUCTIONS are brought to UPS each Friday by 12 pm CST. While each shipment time varies, domestic shipments for the continental US usually take 5-7 days.
pick up: local clients and collectors that elect to pick up works from just e collections will be contacted directly via email to make arrangements.
returns: details on returns can be found here.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Erin McGrath Rieke (b. 1975) is an American interdisciplinary activist artist, writer and producer who uses creative expression to engage the public with social and political issues. Her body of work fuses art, culture and community participation to explore themes related to mental health, gender equality and education.
Notable accomplishments include: Still I Rise Campaign (2010-present), The Aria Rising Project (2014-2020),Turbulence Behind Tranquility (2014-2018), One Voice Project (2018), and Start Living (2019).