Filmmaker, Visual Artist

Rich Ingram

LOS ANGELES, USA

BOURNRICH is an American contemporary artist whose work explores resilience, identity, faith, and the human experience through bold visual storytelling. Since beginning his professional career in 2007, he has developed a distinctive style that blends expressive typography, layered symbolism, street art influences, and fine art techniques to create emotionally charged works that invite conversation and reflection.

Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, history, spirituality, and social dialogue, BOURNRICH creates pieces that challenge viewers to think beyond surface appearances. His work often centers on themes of hope, transformation, perseverance, and the power of kindness, encouraging audiences to see beauty and possibility even in difficult circumstances. Every painting is intended to spark curiosity, create meaningful connections, and leave a lasting emotional impact.

BOURNRICH’s artwork has been exhibited internationally and featured at prestigious events, including screenings and exhibitions connected to Tribeca, Cannes Digital, Art Basel Week in Miami, and galleries throughout the United States. His large-scale murals, immersive installations, and collectible canvas works have been acquired by private collectors, athletes, musicians, and public figures. Beyond the studio, he has collaborated with schools, nonprofit organizations, and community initiatives, using art as a catalyst for education, healing, and dialogue.

Known for pushing creative boundaries, BOURNRICH works across multiple mediums, from monumental canvases and murals to sculptural installations and experiential art. His signature combination of vibrant energy, layered texture, and thought-provoking messages creates works that are instantly recognizable while remaining deeply personal.

More than creating paintings, BOURNRICH seeks to create experiences. His belief that art can inspire empathy, bridge cultures, and encourage meaningful conversations is at the heart of every project. Whether exhibited in a gallery, installed in a public space, or placed in a private collection, each work serves as an invitation to reflect, connect, and imagine a more hopeful future.

What are you making right now?

A teepee from a painted canvas to show solidarity with all the indigenous people of North America

If you could spend an hour with anyone you admire, living or dead, who would it be and what would you ask them?

with basquiat trying to prevent him from dying

What would you like people to understand about your work?

That every piece has a deep meaning behind it

What medium do you work in and what drew you to it?

Painting became my chosen medium because it allows me to communicate emotions, ideas, and stories that words alone cannot fully express. A canvas gives me complete freedom to combine color, texture, symbolism, and language into a single visual experience that invites people to slow down, reflect, and interpret the work through their own perspective.

What do you need in your workspace to spark creativity?

Reference material Books Tv Movie Music etc…

Has your identity, culture, heritage, or community influenced your creative practice?

Culture has profoundly shaped my creative process by giving me a deep appreciation for the many stories, traditions, and perspectives that make up the human experience. As a Black Jewish artist, I draw from both my personal heritage and the broader cultures I’ve encountered through travel, community, and conversation. These influences encourage me to create work that explores identity, resilience, faith, history, and connection. Rather than viewing culture as something that separates people, I see it as a bridge

What does success look like to you as a creative?

Sold out solo exhibition all paintings sold