My name is Ebrahim Elmoly, a visual artist, ceramics teacher, and former photojournalist from Egypt, now based in Lisbon. Born on the Nile and now working beside the Tagus, my practice focuses on clay, , and textiles, exploring themes of identity, memory, and landscape through tactile, expressive forms.

In my studio, I work exclusively with raw clay, using traditional hand-building techniques—just earth, no artificial colorants. My forms are organic and textured, moving between the stillness of brutalism and the fluidity of biomorphic shapes, influenced by Egyptian heritage, Islamic geometry, and the varied landscapes of Portugal and Europe. Each piece, whether sculptural or functional, is a quiet dialogue between tradition and experimentation.
Studio Elmoly emerged from this journey—shaped by research, intuition, and a love for the process.

Once a journalist, I now let earth, pressure, and fire tell the story.

For commissions, collaborations, or questions about my process, feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect.

Photo credits: ©Maria Palma Dias