About
Reinilda Blair
"As a Dominican artist, my work is inspired by the vibrant colors and rich cultural heritage of my homeland. I strive to create visionary pieces that transport the viewer to a different realm, one where imagination and reality intersect. My use of bold hues and bold brushstrokes reflects the energy and spirit of the Caribbean, while also exploring deeper themes such as identity, heritage, and the human experience. Through my art, I hope to provoke thought and inspire emotion in the viewer, encouraging them to see the world in new and exciting ways. My ultimate goal is to create art that is not only visually striking, but also meaningful and impactful"
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-Reinilda Blair
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Artist Bio:
Reinilda Blair is a Dominican-born, New York–raised artist based in Alpharetta, Georgia. Working primarily in acrylics, sculpture, and immersive installations, her practice explores themes of ancestry, spirituality, and cultural memory through a contemporary lens. Blair’s work has been exhibited widely across metro Atlanta, including the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center, Arts Clayton Gallery, ArtsXchange, and Fulton Government Center. As both artist and curator, she has organized and participated in exhibitions that highlight underrepresented voices, and visionary practices often absent from the mainstream art landscape. Blair’s approach is both personal and universal, inviting audiences into layered narratives of transformation, resilience, and collective identity.
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Artist Statement:
Rooted in my Dominican heritage, my art is a dynamic exploration of diverse cultures, intricately weaving narratives that celebrate life, confront the inevitability of death, harmonize with the wonders of nature, and delve into the essence of being human and spirit.
Solo Exhibitions:
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Transcendence: Illumination Life, Death and The Future Through Visionary Art, Arts Clayton Gallery, Atlanta, 2023
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Dual Exhibitions:
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Ayiti-Quisqueya: Nexus of the Taino, ArtsXChange, Atlanta, Ga, 2025
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Group Exhibitions:
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Somos Herencia, Fulton Government Center, Atlanta, Ga, 2025
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Pilgrimage: A Conquest To Self, Pulgram Gallery, UUCATL, Atlanta, Ga 2025
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Ojalá, Nuestra creación, Echo Contemporary, Atlanta, Ga, 2025
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5x8 Show, Spruill Gallery, Atlanta, Ga 2025
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Juneteenth, Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta, Ga, 2025
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Mother May I, Nina Baldwin Gallery, Atlanta, Ga, 2025
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Dreamscapes, The Scene Art Gallery, Alpharetta, Ga, 2025
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In Bloom, Evelyn Rose Studio, Atlanta, Ga, 2025
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EmpowerHer, Emma Darnell Aviation Center, Atlanta, Ga 2025
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Coi18, Hidden Gallery Peter Street, Atlanta, Ga, 2025
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Whimsical Wonders, The Scene Art Gallery, Alpharetta, Ga, 2024
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The Art of the Elements, Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta, Ga, 2024
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Homesick: Nuestra Creacion, Echo Contemporary, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Reflections/Reflexiones, Decatur Visitors Center, Decatur, Ga, 2024
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Enlightenment, UUCATL, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Cultural Kaleidoscope, The Scene Art Gallery, Alpharetta, Ga, 2024
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Summer Vistas, Fulton County Government Center, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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A Color Story, Koncept House, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Celebrating the Divine Feminine, Bookstore Gallery, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Art and Jazz Soiree, Buckhead Art Company, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Bountiful Earth, Avondale Arts Alliance, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Souls Ablaze, UUCATL, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Pollinators, ArtsXchangeATL, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Celebration of Arts, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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EmpowerHer, Emma Darnell Aviation Center, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Earth Bound, Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta, Ga, 2024
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COI 17, City of Ink, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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God’s Muse, City of Ink, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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Dia De Los Muertos Event, City of Hapeville, Ga, 2023
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North Fulton NAACP Gala, Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta, Ga, 2023
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RAGE, The Bakery Atlanta, Atlanta, Ga, 2023
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Articulate ATL, Mason Fine Art, Atlanta, Ga, 2023
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Art and Jazz Gala, The Gathering Spot, Atlanta, Ga, 2023
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Paint The Town, Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta, Ga, 2023
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FDA Freshman Class, Future Gallery, Atlanta, Ga, 2023
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Juneteenth Art Show, Future Gallery, Atlanta, Ga, 2022
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Juneteenth Art Show, Alpharetta Arts Center, Ga, 2022
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Paint The Town, Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta, Ga, 2022
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Let’s Face It, Alpharetta Arts Center, Alpharetta, Ga, 2021
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Murals:
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Green Harmony Crosswalk Mural, Alpharetta Community Center, Alpharetta, Ga, 2023
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Painting My Roots Mural, Bonao, Dominican Republic, 2022
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Wonderland Skaters Window Mural, The Avalon Alpharetta, Alpharetta, Ga, 2021
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Your Dream World Collaborative Mural, The Bakery Atlanta, Atlanta, Ga, 2021
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Floral Staircase Mural, Ali at Lakewood, Atlanta, Ga, 2021
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Abstract Collaborative Mural, Ali at Lakewood, Atlanta, Ga, 2021
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Residencies:
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Main Street Artist Residency, Hapeville, Ga, 2025
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Curatorial:
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Somos Herencia, Fulton Government Center, Atlanta, Ga, 2025
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Publications:
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“Explore, Transcend, and Inspire,” Alpharetta City Lifestyle Magazine, https://citylifestyle.com/articles/when-inspiration-calls
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“Meet Reinilda Blair,” Bold Journey, 2024, https://boldjourney.com/meet-reinilda-blair/
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“The projects we still think about, the ones that really mattered,” Canvas Rebel, Stories & Insights, 2024, https://canvasrebel.com/the-projects-we-still-think-about-the-ones-that-really-mattered-68/
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“Meet Reinilda Blair,” Canvas Rebel, Stories & Insights, 2024, https://canvasrebel.com/meet-reinilda-blair/
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“Mural completed at Alpharetta Community Center,” AJC, Karen Huppertz, 2023,
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“Reinilda Blair Colección 2022,” Artisticord, Leony Paulino, 2022, https://www.artisticord.com/2022/04/reinilda-blair-coleccion-2022.html
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“The Bakery’s ‘Your Dream World’ is Magically Fleeting,” The Emory Wheel, Zimra Chickering, 2021, https://emorywheel.com/the-bakery-your-dream-world-exhibit/
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“Don’t let self-doubt stop you from creating, let’s chat with Reinilda,” The Creative Folks, CMATL Team, 2021, https://thecreativefolks.org/reinilda-blair/
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Awards and Honors:
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2nd Place, Cultural Kaleidoscope Patrons Favorite, The Scene Art Gallery, Alpharetta, Ga, 2024
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1st Place, Live Painting Battle, Atlanta Art Events, Atlanta, Ga, 2024
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3rd Place, Pollinators Juried Show, ArtsXchangeATL, 2024
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2nd Place, En Plein Air Competition, Paint the Town, Alpharetta Arts Center, 2023
Professional Memberships:
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Arts Alpharetta Non-Profit, 2021-
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Outdoor Art Committee
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Gallery Curating Committee
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Crosswalk Initiative Manager
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Marketing Committee
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Portrait Society of Atlanta, 2024
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Arte Georgia Creatives, 2024