Golden Scars #2 Ed. 2 of 100

Available in 3 sizes:

25.4cm x 30.48 cm - 100% cotton rag paper 300gsm edition of 100 ($185- $ 220)
42cm x 50.8cm - 100% cotton rag paper 300gsm edition of 50 ( $750- $850)
50.8cm x 60.96cm - 100% cotton rag paper 300gsm edition of 20 ( $1100- $1300)

The image Golden Scares #2 have been used for the book cover by Lauren F. Winner The Dangers of Christian Practice.
Publisher : *Yale University USA Press; 1st edition (23 October 2018)

Sometimes life flows seamlessly from one perfect moment to the next, but often times we face struggles, insecurities and setbacks that leave us broken. And we wonder what will become of the pieces.

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We live in a world today that sees broken things as unworthy of our time, unwanted interference in our lives. The art of repair something and in the process making it more beautiful tells us that it is fine to have flaws. This aspect involves the urge to express the profound esteem felt for rejected, forgotten objects to give them the status of exclusivity and nobility.

The series ''Golden Scars" came as inspiration from Kintsukuroi, Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold or silver lacquer and understanding that the piece is more beautiful for having been broken. I want to stimulate viewers to think, to make their own interpretations and associations. About who and what we are and why we act the way we do. I have been working on this series using an aluminium plates from the skip and photographing my subjects by 80 years old Eastman Kodak large format camera.

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Zelko's artistic journey is a testament to the transformative power of personal experiences. Having been born and raised in former Yugoslavia, Zelko was deeply affected by the Bosnian war of the early 90s, which resulted in the loss of his childhood and the displacement of his family. These experiences have left an indelible mark on his artistic style, characterised by somber, introspective themes that convey a sense of vulnerability and control.

As an accomplished artist, Zelko has honed his craft through tireless self-teaching and experimentation. His paintings and photographs are vehicles for expressing his personal memories and innermost perspectives with a depth of emotion that resonates with viewers.
One of Zelko's signature techniques is the use of sgraffito, a process that involves scratching away the top layer of paint to reveal intricate and precise designs. By incorporating abstraction into his art, he invites viewers to explore the unknown and reflect on the open-ended narratives that shape our identities.