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I know I am not alone, countless people are experiencing climate anxiety due to growing concerns about environmental degradation, extreme weather events, and the uncertain future of the planet.
This anxiety stems from the fear of worsening climate impacts, potential loss of habitats, and the perceived inadequacy of current responses to address the climate crisis effectively.
My art dives into this uncertainty but also the ability for us to redefine our actions in hopes of a better future.
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Zlatar. (2024). [A Fragile Atmosphere] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches, 3 pieces].
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Zlatar. (2025). As Above, So Below. [Series of 4, Acrylic, 4 x 6 inches].
Thessaloniki Residency; Perrotis College
Drawing from the aerial views of Thessaloniki, I explore topographic views of the city’s landscape to layer the narratives of the agricultural impacts of fishermen to give ethnographic insights into how climate change is affecting the region. The maxim“as above, so below” reflects how what lies beneath the surface, such as the forgotten ruins of a city or even the submerged stories, can edify the ecological shifts.
Interwoven throughout are ethnographic narratives of sailors via the imagery of their sailboats, as they each hold the human impacts and the direct ways of climate impacts on maritime workers.
By overlaying these human stories with cartographic gestures and historic architectural fragments, the paintings act as a form of behavioural countermapping; challenging traditional ways of viewing place and heritage to emphasise the people and the coastal city under threat. This work asks us to reflect on
when the waters rise, it is not only land that is lost, but the stories below the surface of place and people. ‘As above, so below’ is urging us to rethink the future of our planet and communities.
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Zlatar. (2024). [not another fish in the sea] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches, 3 pieces].
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Zlatar. (2024). [burning up] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches, 3 pieces].
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Zlatar. (2024). [a new horizon ] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches].
“Especially as a young person, I feel powerless & incredibly scared for the future. Using my art as a voice to shine light on marginalised individuals in the change-making process, I hope to inspire systemic reform by platforming people-centred solutions for long-term climate action & care.”
-a.zlatar
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Zlatar. (2024). [Sink or Swim] [collage, 4 x 6 inches, 2 pieces].
These collages explore the uneasy tension between human leisure, environmental degradation, and cultural preservation. To me, the works symbolise the unseen ecological crises polluting our waterways. Interwoven throughout the composition are fragments of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are all at risk due to our overconsumption. The paradox of luxurious swimmers and human affairs and environmental degradation highlights how pivotal our role is in conservation and heritage management are intrinsically connected to environmental justice.
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Zlatar. (2024). [my rivers are filled with poison] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches].
View more of Ally Zlatar’s Climate Activism Here
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climate artivism
I know I am not alone, countless people are experiencing climate anxiety due to growing concerns about environmental degradation, extreme weather events, and the uncertain future of the planet.
This anxiety stems from the fear of worsening climate impacts, potential loss of habitats, and the perceived inadequacy of current responses to address the climate crisis effectively.
My art dives into this uncertainty but also the ability for us to redefine our actions in hopes of a better future.
Zlatar. (2024). [A Fragile Atmosphere] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches, 3 pieces].
as above, so below
Zlatar. (2025). As Above, So Below. [Series of 4, Acrylic, 4 x 6 inches].
Thessaloniki Residency; Perrotis College
Drawing from the aerial views of Thessaloniki, I explore topographic views of the city’s landscape to layer the narratives of the agricultural impacts of fishermen to give ethnographic insights into how climate change is affecting the region. The maxim“as above, so below” reflects how what lies beneath the surface, such as the forgotten ruins of a city or even the submerged stories, can edify the ecological shifts.
Interwoven throughout are ethnographic narratives of sailors via the imagery of their sailboats, as they each hold the human impacts and the direct ways of climate impacts on maritime workers.
By overlaying these human stories with cartographic gestures and historic architectural fragments, the paintings act as a form of behavioural countermapping; challenging traditional ways of viewing place and heritage to emphasise the people and the coastal city under threat. This work asks us to reflect on
when the waters rise, it is not only land that is lost, but the stories below the surface of place and people. ‘As above, so below’ is urging us to rethink the future of our planet and communities.
Zlatar. (2024). [not another fish in the sea] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches, 3 pieces].
Zlatar. (2024). [burning up] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches, 3 pieces].
Zlatar. (2024). [a new horizon ] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches].
“Especially as a young person, I feel powerless & incredibly scared for the future. Using my art as a voice to shine light on marginalised individuals in the change-making process, I hope to inspire systemic reform by platforming people-centred solutions for long-term climate action & care.”
-a.zlatar
Zlatar. (2024). [Sink or Swim] [collage, 4 x 6 inches, 2 pieces].
These collages explore the uneasy tension between human leisure, environmental degradation, and cultural preservation. To me, the works symbolise the unseen ecological crises polluting our waterways. Interwoven throughout the composition are fragments of UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are all at risk due to our overconsumption. The paradox of luxurious swimmers and human affairs and environmental degradation highlights how pivotal our role is in conservation and heritage management are intrinsically connected to environmental justice.
Zlatar. (2024). [my rivers are filled with poison] [acrylic, 4 x 6 inches].
View more of Ally Zlatar’s Climate Activism Here
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Ally Zlatar // allyzlatar@gmail.com // @allyzlatar
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The images on this site may not be reproduced or downloaded.
