Lois Samuels is a Jamaican-born artist whose ceramic practice is rooted in storytelling, craftsmanship, and a reverence for form.
She creates hand-built, one-of-a-kind pieces that embody quiet strength and timeless beauty. Her journey with clay has taken her from traditional wood firing studies in Italy to a recent artist residency in Greece, and has been featured in magazines as Wallpaper Magazine, C Magazine and California Home and Design. Represented by Twentieth Gallery Samuels’ work was featured during the 2025 Frieze Art Fair in Los Angeles. She continues to expand her practice through experimentation and a deep connection to nature, spirituality, and the rhythms of life.

Before fully immersing herself in ceramics, Samuels enjoyed an illustrious career in fashion, modeling for iconic Parisian fashion houses such as Givenchy, McQueen, Miyake, and Mugler. She has graced the covers of major publications including German Vogue and American Essence, and appeared in campaigns for brands ranging from Estée Lauder to StriVectin and CK ONE. She continues her involvement in the fashion industry, bridging her experiences in design, form, and beauty across both mediums.