Commissions
For Art Consultants & Designers
Custom Glass & Metal Sculptures for Architectural Spaces
Working with consultants, designers and institutions
I work with art consultants, designers, and institutions to create bespoke, site-specific sculptures that integrate seamlessly within architectural environments.
Areas of Practice
I am available for commissioned artworks in the following contexts:
Each project is developed specifically for its setting, rather than adapted from existing works.
- Lobby and reception feature sculptures
- Wall-mounted glass installations
- Staircase and atrium artworks
- Suspended or spatial sculptural elements
- Museum and cultural institution commissions
- Corporate and hospitality environments
Materials & Capabilities
My work emphasizes material clarity, light interaction, and long-term durability.
- Cast glass, fused glass, and cold-worked glass
- Stainless steel and aluminum structures
- Indoor and outdoor installations
- Modular and large-scale compositions
- Collaboration with engineers and fabricators when required
Selected Commissioned & Institutional Work
The Family
The Family is a permanent public sculpture commissioned by the New Bahrain International Airport and installed at the Arrivals Terminal, depicting a man, a pregnant woman, and their child in an abstract, symbolic form that serves as a welcoming gesture and reflects values of care, continuity, and responsibility deeply rooted in Bahraini society.
Kanoo Museum Pendant Light Sculpture
Site-specific suspended installation of hand-formed glass and patterned steel discs, transforming natural light into an atmospheric architectural feature.
Untitled (Stainless Steel Figures)
Abstract sculptural composition formed from sliced and welded stainless steel rings, creating perforated minimalist human figures with spatial depth.
Waves
Site-specific installation of four kiln-cast glass wall discs for the reception of GFH Financial Group's headquarters in Bahrain. Each disc folds into ridges and hollows that recall water in motion, catching and bending the light against a warm walnut wall.
Commissioning & Collaboration Process
I typically work through the following stages:
I am comfortable working alongside consultants, architects, and project managers throughout the process.
- 01
Initial discussion
Understanding the site, context, dimensions, and conceptual direction
- 02
Concept development
Sketches, visual studies, and material approach
- 03
Design development
Refined proposals, mockups, or renders in coordination with the design team
- 04
Fabrication
Studio production using glass and metal processes
- 05
Installation
Coordination with site teams and installers where applicable
Lead Time & Availability
Typical lead time: 8–16 weeks, depending on scale and complexity
Bespoke commissions: subject to project scope and schedule
Availability confirmed upon project discussion
How to Collaborate
If you are developing a project that requires a custom sculptural artwork, I would be happy to:
- Share a curated PDF of relevant works
- Discuss technical or spatial considerations
- Explore early-stage concepts for your project
It was a pleasure to work with Jamal who was always both innovative and flexible and whose work we proudly identify as one of the centerpieces of the building's architecture... a world class product, made in Bahrain.
— Dr. Faisal Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of the Kanoo Museum & Deputy Chairman, YBA Kanoo
It was a pleasure collaborating with Jamal. He brings a strong and distinctive artistic voice to every project, while remaining professional, responsive, and open to dialogue. His creative sensitivity and attention to detail added real depth and value to our collaboration.
Mohammed AlQari, Qreative Design
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jamal AlYousif?
Jamal AlYousif is a Bahraini sculptor working primarily with glass and stainless steel. With over three decades of artistic practice, his work explores the inner human condition—duality, fragility, strength, and transformation—through abstract and symbolic sculptural forms.
What themes inspire your sculptures?
My sculptures are inspired by themes such as psychological transformation, alienation, longing, memory, and the tension between strength and vulnerability. I use symbolic abstraction rather than literal representation, allowing each viewer to experience the work in a personal and reflective way.
Have your works been exhibited internationally?
Yes. My works have been exhibited regionally and internationally, including in the United States, and are held in private and institutional collections.