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Suspended installation of hundreds of white ceramic Arabic letterforms forming a large sweeping curve, casting shadows on a gallery wall
House of Clay, Art Space

Ceramics shaped by hand, material and process.

About us

An Emirati ceramic studio and gallery

Founded in Dubai in 2019 by Shamsa Juma and Madar Alsuwaidi, House of Clay works across objects, sculpture, vessels, murals and large-scale commissions — a practice centred on handmade ceramics and the individuality of each piece.

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About our works

From the hand to the whole wall

The studio works across every scale, from a single cup to commissioned installations.

  1. In the hand

    Cups & tableware

  2. On the table

    Vases & vessels

  3. In the room

    Sculpture

  4. On the wall

    Wall works & murals

  5. In the space

    Installations

Past works

The range of the studio

Explore the works
  • Fifteen square ceramic wall tiles with calligraphic, patterned and glazed surfaces hung in a grid above a seating area
  • Two arched gallery niches displaying calligraphy vases, cups and colourful glazed bowls above a white plinth
  • Three round calligraphy wall plates in green, black and terracotta on a cream gallery wall beside an arched shelf
  • Gallery corner with calligraphy-cut ceramic wall plates, abstract sculptures on shelves, and glazed vessels and bowls on plinths
  • Two round ceramic moon jars with textured blue and green drip glaze over raw sand-coloured clay; the larger holds bamboo stems and white flowers
  • Suspended installation of hundreds of white ceramic Arabic letterforms forming a large sweeping curve, casting shadows on a gallery wall

Selected clients

Commissions

Something made only for you

Share your idea, space or brief, attach any drawings or references, and the studio will respond with next steps.

Start a Commission
  • 01Bespoke sculptures
  • 02Vessels
  • 03Murals
  • 04Large-scale works
  • 05Hospitality projects
  • 06Interior projects
  • 07Brand collaborations
  • 08Site-specific installations

Visit the gallery

See the work in person

The gallery is open by appointment only. Book a time to see the pieces up close.

House of Clay

14 Villa 8, 1st StAl Barsha South FirstDubai, United Arab Emirates

+971 54 599 8192