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i’m so scared of falling

mar 2023, budapest.

Ally Zlatar's performance piece, "I'm So Scared of Falling," is a deeply personal exploration of the artist's own vulnerabilities, including her struggles with an eating disorder, fear of failure, and a debilitating chronic illness. Through a combination of movement, sound, and visual art, Zlatar invites viewers into her world, where they are confronted with the complex emotions and challenges she faces every day.

At the heart of the performance is Zlatar's raw and honest expression of her own fears and anxieties. As she moves through the space, her body trembles with the weight of her emotional baggage, while her voice

echoes through the cavernous halls of the Budapest Light Art Museum, filling the space with her raw, unfiltered emotions. At times, her movements are fluid and graceful, reflecting moments of hope and possibility, while at others, she stumbles and falls, representing the setbacks and obstacles she faces on a daily basis.

The visual component of the piece is equally powerful, with projections of images and text that illustrate Zlatar's journey and provide a deeper understanding of the emotions that drive her performance. From childhood photographs to medical charts, these images offer glimpses into Zlatar's past and present, revealing the complexities of her struggles and the courage she displays in facing them.

Despite the deeply personal nature of the work, "I'm So Scared of Falling" is ultimately a universal story of resilience and hope. By sharing her vulnerabilities with the world, Zlatar invites viewers to connect with her on a human level, recognizing that we all face challenges and setbacks in life. Through her performance, she offers a message of hope and courage, inspiring others to find the strength within themselves to face their own fears and overcome them.

a fragile body

may 2022, glasgow.

In "A Fragile Body," I seek to explore the mind-body dualism of living with chronic illness. As someone who has personally experienced the internal conflict and struggle of living in an unwell body, I wanted to create a performance piece that could communicate the disconnect between the body and the mind.

To achieve this, I covered my body in nylon fibers, creating a visual tension that is meant to represent the tension I feel within my own body. By exaggerating the movements of my body, I hope to demonstrate the struggle between the limitations of the physical body and the desire for movement and freedom.

Through this performance, I aim to shed light on the complexities of living with chronic illness, which can often be misunderstood or dismissed by those who have never experienced it. I want to challenge the common perception that the body and mind are separate entities and instead encourage a more holistic understanding of the human experience.

"A Fragile Body" is a deeply personal exploration of my own experiences with chronic illness, but it is also a universal exploration of what it means to inhabit a body that is constantly at odds with the mind. I hope that this performance will inspire empathy and understanding for those living with chronic illness and encourage a greater appreciation for the complexity and fragility of the human body.

ghost in the eyes of my god

feb 2022, glasgow.

In "Ghost in the Eyes of My God," I present a performance piece that shines a light on the countless voices that go untold in cases of abuse and sexual violence towards women. My silhouette is projected in front of a giant window, symbolizing the barriers that prevent these voices from being heard.

As I move, my body becomes trapped in the confines of the window, representing the sense of entrapment felt by those who have experienced abuse or violence. Through my movements and gestures, I seek to convey the internal conflict and loss of being that can result from such traumatic experiences.

Through this performance, I aim to give voice to the countless women who have suffered in silence, to shed light on the widespread nature of abuse and violence towards women, and to encourage a deeper understanding of the trauma that survivors carry with them. By confronting the viewer with the stark reality of these experiences, I hope to inspire empathy and action towards creating a world where these voices are heard and valued.

"Ghost in the Eyes of My God" is a poignant and urgent call to action, reminding us all of the importance of speaking out against abuse and violence, and fighting for a world where all women can live free from fear and oppression.