Yael is an Italian artist of North African descent whose bold, minimalist ceramic works merge sculpture and function. With a background in graphic design and multimedia arts, she draws on diverse influences to create refined one-of-a-kind contemporary objects.

Her work has received international recognition, including being named a Finalist and receiving an Honorable Mention at the 13th Mino International Ceramic Triennale (2024). That same year, she was recognized as an Emerging Artist by the American Craft Council.

Yael has held solo exhibitions internationally, including at the Museum of Contemporary Ceramic Art in Shigaraki, Japan, and has participated in numerous group shows, such as at the Lancaster Museum of Art and the Plains Art Museum in the U.S. Her work is included in permanent collections at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (USA) and the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (Japan).

She has been invited to several international residencies as both a Studio and Guest Artist, and her work has been featured in publications such as CREATE! Magazine, Ceramics Monthly, and Maake Magazine.

Yael holds a BA from the European Institute of Design and an MFA from San Francisco State University.