The female figures with an emphasis on firm and modest outlines in a series of ceramic tiles are presented by Zuraisa to represent spiritual and cultural values. The visual design that relies on a definite pattern or a straight parallel grid arrangement often utilizes asymmetrical compositions, such that it seems like a deviation. Zuraisa's depictions of women actually represent a broad discourse on gender identity. Assuming the ideal body shape of a woman that continues to change throughout the ages, she chooses to present a depiction of beauty that is seemingly different. Difference, imperfection and incompleteness are interpreted as characteristics of tenacity, independence and individuality inherent in women's identity. With such a depiction, the presented figure simultaneously challenges society's ideals about prioritizing the perfect body shape while siding with marginalized and unconventional ones. On the other hand, in her ceramic works, figures of animals such as snakes and tigers also appear, marking metaphors for the sides of masculinity which are not opposed in a binary manner.
The female motif in this work is identified and inspired by the figure of Eve. This figure who is considered sacred is also a symbol of motherhood, sacrifice and care. The wall installation piece consisting of ten ceramic tile arrangements reflects the contributions,colourful and meaningful traces of strong female figures throughout history, both socially, culturally and spiritually. Through this reflection, women in Zuraisa's work are placed as the main pillars towards building virtue and togetherness by combining both secular and sacred elements.
Zuraisa was born in Bandung in 1995. She studied at Freie Universität Berlin (Institut für Islamwissenschaft, 2015-2017), Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ, 2018), and Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI), Yogyakarta, 2019-2024.