

About the Artist
Shama Mohamed Alsuwaidi is an Emirati multidisciplinary artist and writer based in Abu Dhabi. Her practice explores the subconscious mind and dream states through research, written reflections, and the ongoing documentation of dreams. Working across painting and sculpture, she investigates how lived experiences, geographical environments, and cultural contexts shape the images, symbols, and narratives that emerge from the subconscious. Drawing on mythology, religion, and material exploration, her work considers the relationship between personal symbolism and collective belief systems, translating intangible experiences into physical forms.

Features/ Exhibitions
Artist In Residence, Atelierele Scânteia, Bucharest, Romaina In Collaberation With Bayt Al Mamzar 2026
Fixation Exhibition, Al Shindgah Historical Neighborhood, 2026
Art Jameel and Dubai Culture, Research and Practice Platform (RPP) 2026, Micro Grant
Disappearing appearing Show, Alserkal, 2024
Alreeshah studio
Resident, 2023 - 2024
Surrounded by UAE based artists, this studio space served as a labyrinth of self-discovery, conversation and the moment i shaped my creative direction.
Corniche publication
Sikka 2024
Installation
This performance and installation explores human existence through minimalist figures and a monumental clock. Each figure represents emotional states revisited throughout life, from seeking light to finding solace in others. As the clock gradually fills with marbles, it marks the passage of time and symbolizes spiritual and mental evolution, shaping a shared collective identity.














































