Yahaira Reyes
As a self-taught neurodiverse artist, creation has always been a fundamental necessity for me. It began with writing and imagining, and has evolved into expressing myself through colours on a canvas. The interplay of vibrant hues, shimmering gold, and the very act of bringing art to life serves as a powerful antidote to anxiety and depression. I particularly enjoy painting elements of my heritage: strong women, black identity, golden halos, music, and the rich tapestry of my Afro-Caribbean origins.
My typical creative journey begins with a need for visuals – a drawing, a photograph, or even a compelling phrase can spark an idea. I find great joy in doodling, allowing my markers to guide the initial stages of exploration. This free-flowing process translates directly to the canvas, where similar expressions emerge. The culmination of this work is often marked by a moment of quiet contemplation, a gentle squint, and ultimately, a profound feeling of satisfaction.
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Acrylic with glitter on canvas
24.5cm x 30.5cm
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Mixed media on canvas
24.5cm x 30.5cm
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Acrylic with gold leaf on canvas
40cm x 30cm
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Mixed media on canvas
50cm x 70cm
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Mixed media on canvas
40cm x 50cm
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Mixed media on canvas
50cm x 80cm
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Mixed media on canvas
20cm x 68cm
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Triptych.
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Mixed media on canvas
81cm x 40cm
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Acrylic on canvas
30cm x 24cm
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Acrylic and glitter on canvas
30.5cm x 24.5cm
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Acrylic, gold leaf and glitter on canvas
30cm x 40cm
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Olivorio (Liborio) Mateo was a healer, mystic, and resistance leader from San Juan de la Maguana, in the southern mountains of the Dominican Republic. Believed to hold powers of healing and prophecy, he drew thousands of pilgrims — Los Liboristas — to his sanctuary and led resistance against the occupying US forces until he was killed by Marines in 1922. His legend never accepted his death: it has been passed down through Dominican generations as a symbol of faith, healing, and defiance against foreign invaders.
Here he rises as an icon over his own story — the comet that announced him, the dove of his spirit, and his people still walking with torches through the mountains, carried within him. Painted in the naïve style with gold leaf, in the tradition of Caribbean popular religion, where the saints have always been our own.
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Mixed media on canvas
60cm x 90cm x 3.5cm
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Acrylic with glitter on canvas
24.5cm x 30.5cm
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Mixed media on canvas
30cm x 40cm
Purchasing from Yahaira Reyes:
Within Ireland: Small items cost about €3 to €20; medium to large paintings range from €20 to €74; extra-large or heavy framed pieces range from €75 to €200.
UK and Europe: Small to medium works cost roughly €20 to €60; large and extra-large pieces range from €85 to €300 via known couriers.
USA, Canada, and the rest of the world: Standard international shipping for framed or large paintings typically starts at around €40 to €100, and can escalate past €300 depending on dimensions and weight.
I ship artworks within a week after they've sold. In general, I aim to ship works within 2 working days after payment is processed.
I offer framing on smaller artworks, e.g. within sizes 18cm to 40cm, height and width.
On bigger artworks, I secure the back of the stretched canvas to protect the artwork. All canvases are shipped ready to hang.
Depending on the circumstances, a return is acceptable within 5 days of receipt. Please reach out to info@naiveart-therapy.com to discuss.