"Difficult Roads Often Lead to Beautiful Destinations" Hand-Painted Acrylic Painting on Canvas 20Hx20Wx2.5D by Erin McGrath Rieke
ABOUT
This painting emerged during a deeply transformative period in my life.
The vibrant, swirling colors reflect the creative intensity I felt at the time. However, it’s the subtle cracks on the surface—barely noticeable in photos—that truly resonate with me. These small imperfections capture my inner tension, striving for beauty and acceptance while unknowingly standing on the verge of life-altering change.
Like the title suggests, it’s often the challenging paths that lead to the most meaningful destinations. This piece represents both struggle and growth, a visual testament to the idea that even in imperfection, there’s beauty.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2018
series: Still I Rise
subjects: abstract
materials: canvas
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic
DETAILS
artwork: acrylic on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 24 w x 24 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
This painting emerged during a deeply transformative period in my life.
The vibrant, swirling colors reflect the creative intensity I felt at the time. However, it’s the subtle cracks on the surface—barely noticeable in photos—that truly resonate with me. These small imperfections capture my inner tension, striving for beauty and acceptance while unknowingly standing on the verge of life-altering change.
Like the title suggests, it’s often the challenging paths that lead to the most meaningful destinations. This piece represents both struggle and growth, a visual testament to the idea that even in imperfection, there’s beauty.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2018
series: Still I Rise
subjects: abstract
materials: canvas
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic
DETAILS
artwork: acrylic on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 24 w x 24 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
This painting emerged during a deeply transformative period in my life.
The vibrant, swirling colors reflect the creative intensity I felt at the time. However, it’s the subtle cracks on the surface—barely noticeable in photos—that truly resonate with me. These small imperfections capture my inner tension, striving for beauty and acceptance while unknowingly standing on the verge of life-altering change.
Like the title suggests, it’s often the challenging paths that lead to the most meaningful destinations. This piece represents both struggle and growth, a visual testament to the idea that even in imperfection, there’s beauty.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2018
series: Still I Rise
subjects: abstract
materials: canvas
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic
DETAILS
artwork: acrylic on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 24 w x 24 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).
