Dina Rihan is a prominent Egyptian sculptor, ceramicist, and academic whose work bridges heritage and contemporary expression. She is widely recognized for her distinctive approach to ceramic sculpture, blending symbolic abstraction with deep cultural references rooted in Egyptian identity. Rihan is an Associate Professor teaching at both Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University and Ahram Canadian University. Through her academic role, she actively contributes to the development of emerging artists exploring the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary practices. She pursued her PhD research at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma in Italy and at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. These international academic experiences significantly enriched her artistic vision, expanding her exposure to diverse methodologies and contemporary approaches in ceramic and sculptural practices. Artistically, Dina Rihan is known for her ability to reinterpret historical and spiritual themes through a contemporary lens. Her work often draws from Coptic and Islamic artistic heritage, which she reimagines through stylised and abstract ceramic forms. Her sculptures are characterised by a strong sense of symbolism, refined structure, and a unique visual language that balances solidity with expressive minimalism. Among her notable exhibitions is “Coptic Icons,” held at the Mahmoud Saeed Museum in Alexandria, where she presented a contemporary vision of Coptic religious iconography through ceramic sculpture. She also presented “Matryoshka Tales” at the Mahmoud Mokhtar Museum. In addition, her duo international exhibition “Between Mesopotamia and the Nile” held in Sweden, further demonstrating her ability to merge narrative, cultural symbolism, and sculptural innovation within a cohesive artistic vision. Rihan has also represented Egypt in international exhibitions and cultural events, including participation in exhibitions in Rome and in the international cultural exhibition “Russia and BRICS Countries in a Cultural Horizon.” Alongside these, she has taken part in numerous exhibitions across the world, reinforcing her presence on the global art scene. Her work reflects an ongoing exploration of identity, spirituality, and material experimentation, positioning her as a distinctive and influential voice in contemporary ceramic art. Through her dual role as both artist and educator, Dina Rihan continues to shape the discourse of contemporary sculpture while preserving and transforming cultural heritage into modern artistic expression.