Raya Kassisieh Jordan, b. 1991

With a background in textiles and pattern making, the knowledge of working with soft materials is translated by hand into new sculptural mediums, from steel to copper and creates ornate naturalistic depictions inspired by heritage.  Her work proposes that the body is the ultimate tool for reimagination and creation, articulat ing silent dialogues on autonomy and identity. The nuances of heritage and personal history  confront the muted democracies of social constructs, turning her work into an arena for the  renegotiation of being. 

 

Based in London, she is of Palestinian heritage. Having been raised in Amman, Jordan. Raya  studied at Pratt institute in New York where she began her career. 10 years later, she relocated  to Dubai to further her inquiry both personal and professional. She recently completed an  MA in sculpture at Royal College of Art.