BIO

Riham El Adl is an Egyptian abstract expressionist artist whose work reflects a journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Influenced by her North African upbringing between Egypt and Morocco, as well as her travels around the world, she draws inspiration from cultural richness, personal exploration, and the search for self.

Her art emanates vibrancy, boldness, and abundance of colour, seamlessly blending abstract, figurative, and narrative elements. Each piece carries layers of her unique life experience while leaving space for viewers to find their own meaning.

For El Adl, the paintbrush and palette knife are tools of liberation and expression. Through them, she channels her adventurous, spiritual, and deeply introspective nature — using art as both a mirror of the soul and a bridge to the world around her.

After an 18-year career working in leading PR agencies across Cairo, San Francisco, and Dubai, I made the courageous decision in early 2019 to step away from the corporate world and dedicate myself fully to painting. This turning point came from a deep realization that my soul was longing for a more authentic and creative life — one that reflected who I truly am.

Growing up between Egypt and Morocco, I was immersed in cultures rich with history, beauty, and storytelling. Later, my travels across the world exposed me to diverse ways of living, seeing, and being. These experiences planted seeds of curiosity and wonder that would later bloom into my art.

For over a decade, alongside my career in PR, I devoted myself to a personal journey of self-discovery and healing. I explored many practices and traditions in search of answers — trying to understand, accept, and love myself more deeply. This healing work became my compass. It not only helped me reconnect with my inner truth but also gave me the courage to walk away from a career that no longer fulfilled me, and to be reborn as an artist.

During this transformative time, I had the fortune of crossing paths with world-renowned Norwegian-Egyptian painter Britt Boutros Ghali, who became my mentor. Through her guidance and inspiration, I discovered what had been true all along: that I was an artist, waiting for the right moment to embrace my creative identity.

Painting became both the outcome of my search for self and the most powerful tool within it. It is my way of communicating, healing, and transforming — not only myself, but also the world around me.