Rabya Alfadl is a ceramicist who uses the medium to explore nostalgia and memories.

To her, making is a meditative process through which she investigate the themes of loss, transformation, and growth, unearthing and settling the emerging narratives. Her work is inspired by her upbringing and journeys across the Middle East, exploring architectural ruins, material culture and oral histories. She works in multiple hand building techniques, often adding organic materials within the making process. Rabya works intuitively to reflect a sense of place, striving for balance between form and surface treatment.

EDUCATION

· City Lit - Diploma in Ceramics 2019 - 2022

· City Lit - Portfolio Development 2018

· Morley College - Ceramic skills for beginners & Intermediates 2017-2018

· The Heatherley School of Fine Art - Ceramic sculpture sessions 2014-2017

· Kensington & Chelsea College - Pottery BTEC Certificate in Art & Design Level 1

EXHIBITIONS

· 2024 – Open Studio – Studio Pottery London – 18-19th May - 29 Eccleston Pl, London SW1W 9NF

· 2023 – House of Pots – Collecctive Show – 20 Cheyne Walk – curated by Preston Fitzgerald

· 2023 – IN FLUX – 22nd to the 25th Febrary – City Lit Graduation Diploma Show – The Department Store, Brixton

· 2023 – Tales from the Kiln – 12th to 29th January – City Lit Exhibition Space

· 2021-2022 – Ash, Ember, Flame – Embassy of Japan – Oxford University – Dr.Robin Wilson (Vessels – Ceramic 24th and 25th wood firing)

· 2019 – Open Studio - Rooftop Studio – Group show – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia