"Words Matter" Mixed Media Painting on Canvas 8Hx10Wx1.5D by Erin McGrath Rieke
ABOUT
Words Matter, a small mixed media work on canvas from Erin McGrath Rieke’s Lost in Translation series, is a layered meditation on the weight of language and action, created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Constructed from upcycled magazine fragments and aged acrylic and tempera paint, the heavily textured surface embodies the complexity of human expression—both the beauty and the burden of communication. In a time of profound isolation and global unrest, Rieke crafted this ostensibly vibrant piece to draw viewers in, its visual allure serving as a stark contrast to the deeper message beneath: beyond appearances, beyond the carefully curated facades we present, it is our words and deeds that truly shape the world. Words Matter challenges its audience to consider the power of language—not merely as a reflection of intent, but as a force that carries weight, consequences, and ultimately, lasting impact.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2020
series: “lost in translation series”
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic, paper, magazine clippings, ink
DETAILS
artwork: mixed media on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 8 w x 10 h x .5d in
frame: no
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
Words Matter, a small mixed media work on canvas from Erin McGrath Rieke’s Lost in Translation series, is a layered meditation on the weight of language and action, created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Constructed from upcycled magazine fragments and aged acrylic and tempera paint, the heavily textured surface embodies the complexity of human expression—both the beauty and the burden of communication. In a time of profound isolation and global unrest, Rieke crafted this ostensibly vibrant piece to draw viewers in, its visual allure serving as a stark contrast to the deeper message beneath: beyond appearances, beyond the carefully curated facades we present, it is our words and deeds that truly shape the world. Words Matter challenges its audience to consider the power of language—not merely as a reflection of intent, but as a force that carries weight, consequences, and ultimately, lasting impact.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2020
series: “lost in translation series”
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic, paper, magazine clippings, ink
DETAILS
artwork: mixed media on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 8 w x 10 h x .5d in
frame: no
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
Words Matter, a small mixed media work on canvas from Erin McGrath Rieke’s Lost in Translation series, is a layered meditation on the weight of language and action, created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Constructed from upcycled magazine fragments and aged acrylic and tempera paint, the heavily textured surface embodies the complexity of human expression—both the beauty and the burden of communication. In a time of profound isolation and global unrest, Rieke crafted this ostensibly vibrant piece to draw viewers in, its visual allure serving as a stark contrast to the deeper message beneath: beyond appearances, beyond the carefully curated facades we present, it is our words and deeds that truly shape the world. Words Matter challenges its audience to consider the power of language—not merely as a reflection of intent, but as a force that carries weight, consequences, and ultimately, lasting impact.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2020
series: “lost in translation series”
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic, paper, magazine clippings, ink
DETAILS
artwork: mixed media on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 8 w x 10 h x .5d in
frame: no
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).