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Ellie Riley "Deep Water I" 4-Foot Acrylic on Canvas, Textured Blue Abstract

2004

$5,500
£4,091.55
€4,797.03
CA$7,692.45
A$8,588.84
CHF 4,506.47
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NOK 56,646.96
SEK 53,003.28
DKK 35,786.63
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ELLIE RILEY – "DEEP WATER I" Acrylic on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed, Titled and Dated on Verso ⚜ Frameless Display A LUMINOUS, HIGH-TEXTURE STUDY IN COLOR AND FORM Ellie Riley’s "Deep Water I" channels the atmospheric intensity of the ocean through layered acrylic and striking surface texture, a technique called impasto. The intricate composition features deep tonal shifts, organic movement, and a rich monochromatic palette that invites introspection and evokes the depth and mystery of water. The artwork is equipped for either vertical or horizontal display, making it versatile for various interior spaces. A true statement piece for collectors of abstract, minimalist, or marine-inspired works. WHY COLLECT THIS WORK? ✓ Signed original by California-based abstract artist Ellie Riley ✓ Rich surface texture and dimensional interplay in a bold monochromatic palette ✓ Excellent condition, ready to hang with artist’s preferred frameless display ✓ Versatile vertical or horizontal orientation enhances placement options ARTWORK DETAILS ▸ Title: "Deep Water I" ▸ Artist: Ellie Riley (b. 1934) ▸ Medium: Acrylic on Canvas ▸ Year of Creation: 2004 ▸ Signature: Hand Signed, Titled and Dated on Verso ▸ Country of Origin: United States ▸ Provenance: Personal Collection of the Artist ▸ Dimensions: — ◼︎ Canvas Size: 48 x 36 x 2.5 inches ▸ Condition: Excellent – Surface pristine and well preserved ▸ Framing: Frameless Display – Ready to hang INCLUDED DOCUMENTATION ✓ Certificate of Authenticity ✓ Artist Biography Document THE ARTIST Ellie Riley (b. 1934) is an American painter and sculptor whose work explores the intersection of organic abstraction, motion, and emotional resonance. Based in California, Riley studied at the University of California Los Angeles, Otis Art Institute, and Santa Monica College, and refined her practice in Pietrasanta, Italy under sculptor Silvario Paoli. Her abstract paintings and sculptures reveal a deep fascination with the rhythms of nature, music, and universal change. Riley's work integrates vibrant color, bold texture, and fluid shapes to evoke a sense of movement, humor, and the spontaneity of discovery. Her career includes exhibitions at esteemed venues such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Art, Laguna Art Museum, Palm Springs Desert Museum, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Her sculptures and paintings are part of private collections across the United States and feature in public installations, including a permanent bronze sculpture at the City of Lancaster Performing Arts Center. Riley’s work resonates with collectors of postwar abstraction, expressionism, and artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Ellsworth Kelly, and Sam Francis, reflecting a distinctly West Coast perspective rooted in joy, spontaneity, and the constancy of change.
  • Creator:
    Ellie Riley (1934, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2004
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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  • Condition:
    This artwork is well-preserved, in excellent condition commensurate with its age, features a frameless display, and ready to hang.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1012441stDibs: LU2843216527282

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