"Paint My Spirit Gold" Original Hand Painted on Canvas 16Hx20Wx1.5D by Erin McGrath Rieke
ABOUT
Paint My Spirit Gold was created outdoors in the warm, golden light of early autumn, deeply influenced by the emotional pull of Mumford & Sons' song "I Will Wait." The phrase, “paint my spirit gold,” became a mantra, guiding the brushstrokes as a reflection of love, resilience, and the emotional weight of distance. The song speaks to the strain that life’s pace can place on relationships, and the hope that bridges the gap.
Psychologically, this piece draws on the concept of emotional endurance—how we navigate the tension between absence and connection, and the longing for reunion. The act of creating in natural sunlight mirrors the theme of transformation; sunlight, like love, has the power to illuminate and heal. The painting becomes a meditative process, exploring how art can be a form of self-soothing and an expression of yearning.
The song's repeated line, "I will wait for you," resonates on a deeper level with the universal longing to reconnect, whether with a partner, a distant loved one, or even a part of ourselves we feel we've lost. Fans of the song often interpret it as a source of hope, a message of patience and the promise of reunion—even with those who have passed. This painting channels that same emotional undercurrent, merging psychology and creative expression into a visual representation of waiting, hoping, and the enduring strength of love.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2012
series: The OG
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic
DETAILS
artwork: acrylic on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 24 w x 30 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 the artwork
ABOUT
Paint My Spirit Gold was created outdoors in the warm, golden light of early autumn, deeply influenced by the emotional pull of Mumford & Sons' song "I Will Wait." The phrase, “paint my spirit gold,” became a mantra, guiding the brushstrokes as a reflection of love, resilience, and the emotional weight of distance. The song speaks to the strain that life’s pace can place on relationships, and the hope that bridges the gap.
Psychologically, this piece draws on the concept of emotional endurance—how we navigate the tension between absence and connection, and the longing for reunion. The act of creating in natural sunlight mirrors the theme of transformation; sunlight, like love, has the power to illuminate and heal. The painting becomes a meditative process, exploring how art can be a form of self-soothing and an expression of yearning.
The song's repeated line, "I will wait for you," resonates on a deeper level with the universal longing to reconnect, whether with a partner, a distant loved one, or even a part of ourselves we feel we've lost. Fans of the song often interpret it as a source of hope, a message of patience and the promise of reunion—even with those who have passed. This painting channels that same emotional undercurrent, merging psychology and creative expression into a visual representation of waiting, hoping, and the enduring strength of love.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2012
series: The OG
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic
DETAILS
artwork: acrylic on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 24 w x 30 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 the artwork
ABOUT
Paint My Spirit Gold was created outdoors in the warm, golden light of early autumn, deeply influenced by the emotional pull of Mumford & Sons' song "I Will Wait." The phrase, “paint my spirit gold,” became a mantra, guiding the brushstrokes as a reflection of love, resilience, and the emotional weight of distance. The song speaks to the strain that life’s pace can place on relationships, and the hope that bridges the gap.
Psychologically, this piece draws on the concept of emotional endurance—how we navigate the tension between absence and connection, and the longing for reunion. The act of creating in natural sunlight mirrors the theme of transformation; sunlight, like love, has the power to illuminate and heal. The painting becomes a meditative process, exploring how art can be a form of self-soothing and an expression of yearning.
The song's repeated line, "I will wait for you," resonates on a deeper level with the universal longing to reconnect, whether with a partner, a distant loved one, or even a part of ourselves we feel we've lost. Fans of the song often interpret it as a source of hope, a message of patience and the promise of reunion—even with those who have passed. This painting channels that same emotional undercurrent, merging psychology and creative expression into a visual representation of waiting, hoping, and the enduring strength of love.
artist: Erin McGrath Rieke
created: 2012
series: The OG
subject: abstract
styles: abstract
mediums: acrylic
DETAILS
artwork: acrylic on canvas
original: one-of-a-kind artwork
size: 24 w x 30 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 the artwork
