Paintings, by Mahmoud Elmardi
As a Sudanese visual artist and novelist, my creative practice thrives at the intersection of narrative structure and abstract expressionism. I believe that a canvas holds the same weight as a novel; there is no distinction between my brush and my pen, as both serve to delve into the depths of the human psyche. My work—rooted in the symbolic heritage of Sudan—seeks to translate complex emotions and human stories into a universal visual language, creating a synergy between word and image.
Mahmoud Elmardi is an award-winning Sudanese visual artist and novelist. A graduate of the College of Fine and Applied Arts (SUST) and winner of the 2022 Katara Prize, he has had work featured in major journals and international exhibitions. He is currently developing a large-scale narrative project titled The Walls of Guernica.