In Cosmic Coral Voyager, Eileen Riley invites viewers into the dreamlike odyssey she and her partner embarked upon during an unforgettable journey to Florida’s Space Coast and Art Basel. This evocative sea turtle collage encapsulates the enchantment of kayaking through tangled mangroves, marveling at fiery sunsets over the Banana River, and celebrating the daring of surfers along the coast. A pinnacle of the trip, Eileen’s live painting performance at Zao Chella during Art Basel, pulsed with the festival’s electric energy, igniting her creative spark. The turtle’s shell, a mosaic of Miami Beach’s pulsating nightlife, iconic Art Deco architecture, and vibrant tropical flora, mirrors the joy and inspiration woven into every moment of their adventure. Framed against a cosmic sky with lush foliage at its base, the piece fuses Florida’s terrestrial splendor with celestial awe, embodying Eileen’s and her partner’s shared love for its vivid landscapes and indomitable artistic spirit.