Azza Al Qubaisi
Designer & Visual Artist
Azza Al Qubaisi is an artist renowned for exploring and experimenting with metal and natural materials. Brave, outspoken, and not afraid to take risks, Azza’s contemporary style and vision saw her named the British Council's most successful UAE Young Design Entrepreneur in Fashion and Design. She holds a MA in Cultural and Creative Industries and a BA in Jewellery Design, Silversmithing and Allied Crafts. With extensive experience under her belt, Azza has exhibited her world globally with her most renowned works being; 'Three Generations' (Sotheby’s London, 2013), UAE National Day exhibition (EXPO2015 Milan) and ‘Portrait of Nation’ (Berlin, 2017). Her work has been published in several books, including ‘500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewellery’ (Lark Crafts, 2007).
Commissioned work with Capsule Arts
Sculptural Installation for Mövenpick Hotel, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
Emirati Artist Azza Al Qubaisi was commissioned by Capsule Arts to develop an awe-inspiring installation that would feature in the atrium of the Movenpick Hotel. The boulder installation draws inspiration from the original natural landscape of the area, paying homage to the traditional owners of the land. The sculpture looks deeper into Ras Al Khaimah’s heritage that spans over more than 9000 years, with its distinctive landscape of fertile lands and high mountains, all of which have supported for centuries a continuous and organized human presence.
Using stone excavated from a local quarry the piece demonstrates a contemporary view of man vs nature, juxtaposing the raw beauty of the carved stone, against the striking vibrant blue metal that integrates with the boulders and reflects the nearby ocean.
