James Kuol Makuac Archives

James Kuol Makuac

Nashville, TN

Medium:

Painting

“I have been painting pictures since the time I lived at Kakuma, a refugee camp in Kenya,” says James Kuol Makuac. “I began my practice by painting on rocks, scraps of paper and discarded wood.

“My overall ambition is to tell the world, through my art, the story of the Lost Boys of Sudan. I hope that my art might reflect upon a more universal theme and speak for all people who suffer through war and oppression.

“During this pandemic I have been an essential worker in my place of employment,” James relates. “This makes me feel that I have an even more important role in protecting people during this pandemic. It will be interesting to see how it influences the work I am producing for Artclectic. When I am finished with this new body of work, I will better understand the impact of the pandemic from the front lines.”

Get to know James Kuol better:

Idea of perfect happiness?

To support myself with my job security, food and shelter. To have a family. If you have a problem, you can call the police or 911. It’s especially important to be able to tell my story.

What is your greatest extravagance?

To have my own art gallery and studio (imagined extravagance).

What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?

I have survived and I live in a place where I can have hopes and dreams.

Shipping and / or Pick-Up Information

All of James' work is available for curbside pick-up in Nashville by appointment or for shipping. Please note the additional shipping fee for each product.

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Nashville Skyline

Schiphol Airport

Solar System

Leading Us to A Safe Place

Journalist Listening to our Story at Kakuma

Anyauk in the Jungle, Ethiopia

To Co-Exist

First Time To Fly

God Hears Our Prayers of Freedom for South Sudan

Young Ladies Bring Water Home

The Sudan Government Bombs Us

Game Anyo