Curious Soul Buff

the Story
In Curious Soul Buff, the warmth of buff stoneware echoes the spirit of individuality and reflection. Madar Alsuwaidi’s decision to keep her sculptures in their natural clay colors stems from her belief in honesty and self-acceptance. The story behind her work urges us to listen to our inner voice, which helps us understand ourselves, grow, and communicate with greater empathy.
Each sculpture is one-of-one, shaped by instinct and emotion. As Madar molds the clay, her thoughts wander toward the idea that, just like these figures, each of us can shine when we embrace our own voice. Crafted by hand and spirit, this sculpture stands as a tribute to presence, awareness, and the courage to be authentic.

Artist:Madar Alsuwaidi

the Collection

The Curious Souls collection by Emirati ceramic artist Madar Alsuwaidi is a poetic exploration of authenticity, introspection, and the quiet strength of individuality. Hand-built from natural buff, white, off-white, and black stoneware, each faceless figure speaks in silence, inviting viewers to pause, listen, and reconnect with their inner voice.
Madar intentionally leaves her sculptures in their natural clay tones, allowing the material’s purity to reflect the essence of human emotion, raw, honest, and unfiltered. Each piece is one-of-one, impossible to duplicate, shaped by instinct and emotion rather than plan.
Through these soulful forms, the artist reflects on the importance of awareness, communication, and the courage to be unapologetically oneself. Curious Souls is more than a collection, it is a dialogue between hand and spirit, earth and identity, reminding us that our truest beauty lies in our individuality.

the Details

• Material: Buff Stoneware
• Height: 93 cm
• Collection: Curious Souls
• Year: 2024
• Finish: Natural clay tone, unglazed
• Type: Hand-built ceramic sculpture
• Origin: United Arab Emirates