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the body remembers

Exploring embodied trauma, resilience, and healing experiences,



"The Body Remembers" explores the deep experiences of women through my autoethnographic examination of trauma and gender-based violence, focusing on issues of gender safety and rights. This transformative project reveals the complex links between trauma, resilience, and healing, highlighting the stories that influence our society.

the minotaur came and I surrendered

series of 4 works. acrylic 6 x 4”, 2023.

These works delves into the harrowing journey of individuals caught in the throes of abuse, symbolized by the enigmatic presence of the Minotaur. Through these haunting artworks, Zlatar explores the profound vulnerability and disintegration of self that victims of abuse experience as they succumb to the relentless demands and desires imposed upon them by others. Zlatar aims to navigate the complex emotions and psychological turmoil that ensue when one's identity becomes subsumed by external forces, offering a poignant commentary on the enduring struggles faced by survivors of abuse.

we faced eachother but I could not see myself

Sub Series: series of 3 works/ series of 4: The Passions of Self. acrylic. 6 x4“ 2023

These works explore the experiences of migrant and displaced women who struggle to establish a sense of identity and belonging in a new country while also preserving their former selves. These women face significant challenges in reconciling their past and present, particularly in dealing with the trauma and dislocation that often accompanies displacement. The title highlights the tension that arises when individuals feel disconnected from their surroundings and the people around them, despite being physically present. The portrait offers a powerful examination of the complex emotional and psychological landscape of displacement and the impact it has on a person's sense of self, safety, and wellbeing. Ultimately, the portraits underscores the importance of recognizing and valuing the experiences of migrant and displaced women and providing them with the support they need to heal and thrive in their new homes.

I will give you all that I have and all that I am

pair of 2 works. acrylic. 6x4” 2023.

refuge for the oppressed body

series of 20 works. acrylic. 6x4” 2021-2022.

Whether ungendering is a form of protection against the perils of the external world or a way for internal refuge. Those with trauma seek the comfort of childhood, a time of innocence. It may be a flawed attempt to exert some sort of agency in this world, but it should be noted. When the body has become violated perhaps the only way to cope is to build walls and protect one's self by hugging to our teddy bears and clinging onto a time before pain. It is not something that is inherently positive, but it helps people survive; it provides refuge.

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