Shahla Rahimi Reynolds Public Artworks

"They Gave The Last Full Measure Of Devotion"

The Oklahoma City Firefighters Memorial

The work entitled "They Gave The Last Full Measure Of Devotion" is respectfully dedicated to the brave firefighters of the Oklahoma City Fire Department. This project was completed in the autumn of 2017.

2023 Oklahoma city Fire Department Fallen Memorial Ceremony

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"Going Home"

The I-40 Bridge Memorial

On May 26, 2002, the I-40 Bridge in Oklahoma was tragically impacted by a barge, resulting in the loss of 14 individuals, including a 3-year-old child. During the ensuing project, Shahla engaged in collaboration with multiple agencies, including the City of Webbers Falls, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Cherokee Nation, a civil engineering firm, a landscape architecture firm, a steel fabrication company, various foundries, and a construction company.

A notable feature of the memorial is a 14-sided black granite pedestal inscribed with the victims' names. Shhla utilized the actual bridge girders to construct a representation of the damaged bridge. This artwork includes a 5-foot-6-inch bronze sculpture that is uniquely connected to the girder only by its toes, symbolizing the pivotal moment when life ceased and eternity commenced. Additionally, a white dove incorporated within the memorial serves to convey hope and peace to the families and survivors, while five white columns signify the five individuals who survived the incident. The site was formally dedicated by Governor Brad Henry on the first anniversary of this tragic event.

In 2019, the site experienced substantial flooding; however, the sculpture remained resilient, offering solace and reassurance to all individuals affected by this remarkable occurrence.

21 years after bridge collapse, Webbers Falls holds memorial service

Memorial service for victims of I-40 bridge collapse held in Webber's Falls

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"Just Another Day" The Oklahoma State Fallen and Living Memorial

This project honors the Living and Fallen Firefighters of Oklahoma. The steel structure holds two 9-foot tall bronze sculptures The granite walls are engraved with the names of 15,000 firefighters, who have served their fire departments throughout the state. Shahla worked with the overseeing committee consisting of: The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association Board of Directors, The Arts Council of Oklahoma Director, an architectural firm, a structural engineering firm, 3 steel fabrication companies, landscape designers, and an electrical engineering firm. The artist enlarged the sculptures from an 18-inch model to a 9-foot tall herself and directed the casting and installation of the work. The construction of this memorial started in September 1999, and in June 2000 Governor Frank Keating dedicated the memorial.

The 9 feet tall stainless steel sculpture “Eternal Flame” reflects hope and it is placed above the "Wall of Valor” at the Oklahoma State Living and Fallen Firefighters Memorial. The wall is engraved with the names of Fallen Firefighters from the State of Oklahoma.

The History of the OSFA Memorial

The Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial

The OSFA History and Memorial

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"PRANCING CRANES"

These two Copper and Steel sculptures are in private collection. The two birds are celebrating the arrival of spring with a joyful dance. The two sculptures were selected for exhibit at "2015-2016 Art on Parade" in Northglenn, Colorado.

These two Copper and Steel sculptures are in private collection. The two birds are celebrating the arrival of spring with a joyful dance. The two sculptures were selected to be on exhibit at "2015-2016 Art on Parade" in Northglenn, Colorado.

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"SOME GAVE ALL"

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This bronze piece, 21" is dedicated to the Fallen Soldiers of Oklahoma National Guard, who lost their lives during the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. This bronze sculpture was created in 2014.

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