Shahla Rahimi Reynolds
Shahla combines her early Mid-Eastern upbringing with her Western knowledge to create a dynamic fusion of sculpture forms. Her sculptures emphasize fluid grace, free flow, and on occasion abstract forms. Her stylistic tools include the hues and luminosity of the medium itself, whether it is alabaster, marble, clay or bronze.
PUBLIC ARTWORKS
Shehla's portfolio includes several major public artworks.
"Just Another Day"
In 2000 the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association dedicated a memorial to the Fallen and Living Firefighters of Oklahoma. This project includes two pieces created by Shahla, "Just Another Day" and "Eternal Flame".
"Going Home"
In 2003, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation awarded her the I-40 Bridge Memorial, titled: "Going Home". This memorial honors the lives of 14 victims and 5 survivors of the I-40 Bridge collapse tragedy.
"Some Gave All"
This life size sculpture will be part of the Thunderbird Memorial Garden, honoring the 19 fallen members of the Oklahoma National Guard since 2001. The site is a commemorative sanctuary that will serve as a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
"They Gave Their Last Full Measure of Devotion"
This new project with The Oklahoma City Fire Department is currently under construction. The memorial will be dedicated in 2017.
OTHER ARTWORKS
* "Primal Chaos I and II", Oklahoma City University Permanent Collection, Oklahoma City, OK,2016
* "Dance Company", Oklahoma City University Permanent Collection, Oklahoma City, OK, 2016
* "Rainbow", Oklahoma State University Art Museum Permanent Collection, Stillwater, OK, 2014
• “Bust of Rev. Dick Allen”, First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City, Okla. City, Ok, 2009
• “Purple Hibiscus”, Oklahoma City University Permanent Collection, Oklahoma City, Ok, 2008
• “Bust of Chief Justice Joseph Watt”, Oklahoma City, OK, 2003
•“Tree of Knowledge”, First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City, OK, 2005
• “Underground Science”, Justice Alma Wilson Seeworth Academy. Edmond, OK, 2001
• “Under the Ocean”, Justice Alma Wilson Seeworth Academy. , Edmond, OK, 2000
• “Tortoise family”, Justice Alma Wilson Seeworth Academy. Edmond, OK, 2000
• “Oklahoma City Fire Firefighters Memorial, Oklahoma City, OK, 1997
• “Hands of Time”, Justice Alma Wilson Seeworth Academy. Edmond, OK, 1997
• “Tortoise Family”, Arbuckle Wilderness, Arbuckle, OK, 1997
EXHIBITIONS
• Norick Art Center, Oklahoma City University, Okla. City, OK, 2007
• Individual Artist of Oklahoma, Okla. City, OK, 2007
• Festival of the Arts, Okla. City, OK, 1995-1997, 2003
• Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, Colorado, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002
• Dodson Art Gallery, Okla. City, OK, 2002
• Art in Miniature, Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, OK, 2000-2001
• Pickard Art Gallery, Okla. City, OK, 1994-2001
• Oklahoma Sculpture Society Exhibition, Okla. City, OK, 1998-1999
• Oklahoma Centerfold, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK, 1997
• Art Foundation, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1997
• Herr Chambliss Art Gallery, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1996
• Norick Art Center, Oklahoma City University, Okla. City, OK, 1994
• Kirkpatrick Museum, Okla. City, OK, 1994
• Central Museum of Art, University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK, 1994
• North American Sculpture Exhibition, Golden, Colorado, 1992
• Eureka Springs Sculpture Show, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, 1992
• One in a Hundred, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, 1990
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Oklahoma City University Bachelor of Arts, University of Central Oklahoma
