For Riley, art is entirely about having fun. What’s the point in creating something that you don’t enjoy? Her brain is constantly swirling with concepts to combine her love of horror media and the aesthetics of kitschy maximalism. The usage of multiple mediums is at the heart of Riley’s creative identity- her favorites include ceramics, acrylic paint, and a variety of crafty materials like cardboard, yarn, etc. Juxtaposition is often present in her work, mostly revolving around the concept of sickly-sweet elements. Riley’s goal is to either make viewers curious enough to dare to look closer, or to shock them outright. Either way, the emotional response that viewers have is paramount to the overall experience of the artwork.