This lesson takes you to the heart of Dr. Karima Al Shomali's ongoing practice — a project in which she remakes Emirati traditional dress in ceramic. Led by the artist, researcher, and academic herself, you will explore how clay can become an archive of cultural memory, and how a garment transforms into a three-dimensional sculptural work carrying identity and story within its form. You will also learn contemporary ceramic sculpting techniques and how to employ heritage as raw material for artistic expression.
Understand the cultural and historical significance of Emirati traditional dress as artistic subject matter, and how garment becomes material for ceramic sculpture.
Learn how to conduct artistic research and use personal stories and objects as the foundation for creative work.
Acquire practical skills in mixed-media storytelling, including photography, installation, and object-based art.
Explore contemporary sculpting techniques and how to transform elements of heritage into three-dimensional artworks.
Develop a distinctive artistic voice by connecting personal experience to broader cultural narratives.