Lot 59

Mohammed Morda (Sudanese, born 1983)
A Conversation Among the Old Gods, 2024
Signed ‘Morada 2024’ (lower left)
Ink on canvas
74 x 103.5 cm
KES 150,000 – 220,000
(US$) 1,200 – 1,800
Provenance: From the artist’s collection.

Mohammed Morda is a Sudanese graphic designer and visual artist currently based in Nairobi due to the ongoing instability in Sudan.

While his foundation lies in graphic design, Morda’s work extends into drawing and broader visual expression, often blending narrative, symbolism, and design principles. In his creative process, Morda’s artwork reflects on Sudanese society; its struggles, memories, and the subtle details that form collective experience. By combining philosophy with artistic practise, he seeks to develop a distinctive style and new technical pathways in the arts, believing that knowledge and innovation are central to the artist’s role. Through his artwork, Morda aspires not only to document but also to intervene, sharing visions that may help address suffering and open spaces for dialogue, healing, and transformation.

Morda has participated in exhibitions in both Nairobi and Khartoum and his artwork is in various collections including the ARAK collection.