Riley is a painter. Although his practice extends far beyond canvas to sculpture, writing, and performance.

Riley’s work has most recently been the subject of two-person-show with James Gregory Atkinson, organized by Daisy Sanchez, called Rawr Means I Love You in Dinosaur at Lubov, New York, NY. He has also mounted solo shows including Duck. Duck. Duck. Duck. Duck. Duck. Duck.  Duck. Duck. Tom Cruise. at No Place Gallery, Columbus OH.

He is currently based in Philadelphia, PA.