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 was dedicated in 2017. 

PUBLIC ART REGISTRY

• 2019- 2020, Palo Alto Pre Qualified Artist Registry
• 2018-2020, Oklahoma City Pre-Qualified Artist Registry

OTHER PUBLIC 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

• “Art With A Heart”, Los Angeles, 2018
• Art Share LA, Los Angeles, CA 2018
• “Printemps Soiree” , Los Angeles, CA, 2014
• “Art for Moore”, Oklahoma City, OK, 2013
• “Black Friday”, Oklahoma City, OK, 2012
• "Sizzling Art, Chilled Wine", Edmond, OK 2012
• 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
• Masters of Liberal Arts, Studio Art with Honors, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2007
• Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Advertising Design, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma, 1986

PUBLICATIONS
• The Oklahoma Gazette, 29 February 2012
• Feature Story, The City Sentinel, 4 December 2007
• Feature Story, Bella, The Edmond Sun, August 2007
• The Edmond Sun, 5 July 2007
• Oklahoma Woman Magazine, June 2007
• New York Times, 27 May 2003
• Dallas Morning News, 27 May 2003
• Tulsa World, 27 May 2003
• Sculpture in the Park 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000
• Feature Story, Evening Sun, 17 June 1994
• Feature Story, Daily Oklahoman, 25 March 1994
• The Family, New Plains Review, Volume II, Number 3, 1994
• Feature Story, The Gazette, 03 September 1992
• The Land, New Plains Review, Volume II, Number 2, 1991

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Director, Sonarta.com, 2007-Present
• Oklahoma City Art Commissioner, Commission's Secretary, 2007-2013
• LA5 Rotary Club of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 2017-Present
• Board of Director, Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, Club 29, Oklahoma City, OK, 2013-2015
• Board of Director, Individual Artists of Oklahoma, 2011-2014
• Advisory Board, Leadership Oklahoma, 2003 - 2008
• Leadership Oklahoma, Class XVI, 2002-2003
• Rotarian, Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, Club 29, Paul Harris Fellow, 2004-Present
• Adjunct Professor, St. Gregory's University, 2009-2012
• Adjunct Professor, Southern Nazarene University, 2009-Present

AWARDS
• Presidential Citation, Rotary Club of Okla. City, Club 29, Okla. City, OK, 2012-2013
• Presidential Citation, Rotary Club of Okla. City, Club 29, Okla. City, OK, 2010-2011
• Redbud Merit Award, Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, 2007
• Associated Builders Contractors Excellence in Construcuon, Tulsa, OK, 2003
• Oklahoma City Mayor's Resolution, Okla. City, OK, 2000
• Oklahoma Art Guild Show, Honorable Mention, Okla. City, OK, 2000
• Oklahoma Sculpture Society Exhibition, Second Place, Okla. City, OK, l999
• Oklahoma Art Guild Show, Okla. City, OK, 1999
• Oklahoma Centerfold, USAO Art Galley, Chickasha, OK, 1998
• Oklahoma Sculpture Society Exhibition, First Place, Okla. City, OK, 1998
• Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition Show, Okla. City, OK, 1993
• University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, 1990