It was such an honor to have created two pieces to commemorate Atlanta Mayor, @andreforatlanta birthday event, last Saturday. One piece was a live painting while the other piece was a portrait of the Mayor and his daughter, which was a present for him.
ATL has one of the coolest Mayors. This opportunity wouldn’t have happened without Shawn Vinson @shawnvinson and Eufaula Garrett @bklynsnook_undrcover .
Thank you to everyone who took the time to come celebrate my new series of work called The Dreamer.
This series began last year with the vision of unifying surrealism, landscape painting, and sport into one visual language.
Special thanks to @shawnvinson and @thesunatl for the incredible curation and for believing in this work. Huge thank you to The Rialto Center for the Arts @rialtocenter and @gsuarts Georgia State University for providing such a beautiful space to share this exhibition.
I’m truly grateful for everyone who came out, showed love, and supported The Dreamer. This means more than words can express.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to come celebrate my new series of work called The Dreamer.
This series began last year with the vision of unifying surrealism, landscape painting, and sport into one visual language.
Special thanks to @shawnvinson and @thesunatl for the incredible curation and for believing in this work. Huge thank you to The Rialto Center for the Arts @rialtocenter and @gsuarts Georgia State University for providing such a beautiful space to share this exhibition.
I’m truly grateful for everyone who came out, showed love, and supported The Dreamer. This means more than words can express. 🙏🏾✨
But wait, there’s more…
Opening this evening, 5:30-7, at @rialtocenter - join us for an artist reception for @r.b.drawing
“Dreamer”, Raphael’s show of new paintings presented by @thesunatl is inspired by and celebrates the beautiful game, as well as landscapes and wildlife from his Congolese homeland - plus an homage to @piedmontpark upstairs in the mezzanine.
Free and open to the public.
Exhibition continues through July 14
📍 The Rialto Center
80 Forsyth St NW
Atlanta GA 30303
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Join me for my Opening Reception at the Rialto Center for the Arts in collaboration with The SUN ATL.
May 14, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
80 Forsyth St NW, Atlanta
Experience a new body of work that reflects my journey, identity, and storytelling through painting.
• Art Exhibit
• Refreshments
• Meet the Artist
🎟️ Free Admission (RSVP encouraged)
Come through, bring a friend, and share this moment with me.
#RaphaelBahindwa #ArtOpening #AtlantaArt #RialtoCenter #ContemporaryArt TheSunATL
