Azza Al Qubaisi* is a renowned Emirati jewelry artist, designer, and sculptor.
A fervent advocate of all things locally produced and sustainable, she uses materials that were part of the fabric of life before the development of the UAE to create works that explore the evolving traditions, culture, and identity of the Emirates.
She received her BA in jewelry design from London Guildhall University and her MA in culture and creative industry from HCT.
She enjoys experimenting with many materials such as metal and palm
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Her work has been published in numerous books and exhibited at art fairs in individual and collective exhibitions in different cities around the world such as in Helsinki, London, Milan, Berlin, and Brussels.
She has also received several awards including the British Council Young Cultural Entrepreneur award and the Emirates Woman Award.
