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October 23 - November 23

NYAMOUCH NGUOTH
Opening Reception: Friday, October 23, 5 - 7PM

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4 Elements Gallery is pleased to present an exciting exhibition of new works:

NYAMUOCH NGUOTH
The Weight She Carries

October 23 - November 23, 2026

🔴  Opening Party: Friday, October 23
🔴  5–7 PM
🔴  Featuring DJ Vampyre Eyes
🔴  4 Elements Studio, 809 Court Street, Utica, NY
🔴  Free + Open to the Public, Cash Bar, Light Snacks


Nyamuoch Nguoth is a self-taught artist who works with various mediums but has a deep connection to charcoal, a material that was always accessible during their upbringing in refugee camps. 

Born in South Sudan but raised in displacement, art became more than just a creative outlet—it was a means of survival
and escape. Through drawing and painting, Nyamuoch found freedom from the harsh realities of camp life, using art to navigate depression and avoid the struggles that often define refugee experiences. Their early work focused on the everyday challenges of displacement, while more recent pieces explore the complexities of South Sudanese identity, shaped by stories passed down from their mother and grandmother rather than lived experience.

Nyamuoch’s artistic journey took a turning point in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya, where they held their first exhibition on World Refugee Day and discovered art’s power to connect and sustain. Since then, they have exhibited annually on World Refugee Day, up until 2023, and participated in their first major show at the Affordable Art Show in Nairobi. Through each piece, Nyamuoch invites viewers to see the world through a refugee’s eyes—to feel the weight of displacement, the longing for home, and the search for belonging. Their work is a visual narrative of resilience, identity, and the emotional landscape of exile.

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  • ABOUT US
    • Our Team
    • Our Partnerships
    • Our Building
    • Studio News
  • EXHIBITIONS + EVENTS
    • CURRENT | THE STANDING ROOTS: Kathleen Ann Donovan
    • October 23 | NYAMOUCH NGUOTH
    • December 5 | SIGNIFICANT SOULS
    • November 27 | ART EXPO 2026
    • PAST | Big Prints
  • WORKSHOPS + CLASSES
  • ART LEGACY PROGRAM
  • OUTREACH
    • Hirt Park
    • Bead By Bead
    • Silk Road Artisans
  • STUDIO SHOP
    • Gift Card
    • Wulu Ornaments
  • CONTACT US