The People's Palace Painting

A painting by :

Obada Gabir -

In "The People's Palace," Gabir renders Khartoum's presidential seat of power with stark, contemplative strokes. The imposing architecture emerges through careful cross-hatching and bold lines, capturing both the grandeur and weight of political authority. His ink technique transforms the formal governmental structure into something more introspective—a meditation on power, governance, and the relationship between rulers and the ruled. The monochromatic palette strips away ornament, leaving only essential forms and shadows that speak to deeper truths.