ERIN MCGRATH RIEKE
Artist, Writer, and Mental Health Advocate
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, I am an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and activist and the founder of Just E Productions. My work explores mental health, trauma, addiction, gender-based violence, and suicide prevention through visual art, writing, and participatory community projects. Rooted in lived experience, my practice seeks to create spaces where silence can be broken, stories can be witnessed, and healing can begin.
Trauma-Informed Art and Survivor Advocacy
Through abstract painting, installation, writing, and public engagement, I examine the emotional realities that often remain unseen. My work reflects the complexity of survival and recovery while challenging stigma surrounding mental illness, addiction, and trauma. Each piece is both personal and collective, grounded in the belief that creative expression can foster understanding, connection, and change.
Participatory Projects and Community Engagement
Just E Productions extends beyond the studio into direct advocacy, outreach, and collaboration. I create participatory projects that invite individuals to share their voices and experiences, amplifying survivor narratives and strengthening community dialogue. These efforts support mental health awareness, gender equality, and suicide prevention while emphasizing dignity, compassion, and human connection.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Creative Meditation
The Practice of Expression & Energy
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Discussion Group
Speaking Without Urgency Or Justification
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Art for a Cause Campaign
RedBike Outreach
January 1-March 31, 2026
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THE PRACTICE OF EXPRESSION & ENERGY
Discover the power of creative meditation—a mindful practice using art, movement, and self-expression to reduce stress, explore emotions, and connect with your inner self. Engage in transformative, reflective experiences that inspire clarity, focus, and emotional well-being.
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THE WITNESSING & VOICE SERIES
Join the Discussion Groups, where literature, film, history, art, and culture unfold through conversation. Gather with curious, open minds from around the world and explore ideas in a space built for reflection, connection, and meaningful dialogue. Join virtually and let the conversation carry you.
These journals are where I get real. I write openly about my daily meditations, travels, wellness rituals, creative thoughts, and everyday moments, both small and profound.
JOURNALS
Practice, Training, and Approach
My work is informed by training in psychology, addiction, and social justice through programs at Stanford University, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, and the American Psychological Association. While education provides structure, my practice is guided foremost by listening, bearing witness, and honoring the lived experiences of others.
A Space for Reflection and Change
Art has the power to reveal what words alone cannot. Through Just E Productions, I seek to create work that holds difficult truths while offering the possibility of hope, healing, and transformation.