Edvard Tarletski Zju Zju

Given name at birth: Edvard Tarletski
They are an artist working with photography, textiles, performance, and a variety of natural and artificial materials. Their artistic journey began with studies in photography and video at a technological college and the European Humanities University in Minsk (Belarus) and continued with performing arts and costume history at the OTHY Theater Arts School in Odesa (Ukraine). Their life oscillates between masculine and feminine expressions—a dance that enriches their world with strong, vibrant colors. Through this duality, they explore how people leave their masks behind and step into their true selves. Through their performance works, they examine identity, power structures, and societal norms. When the injustices of the world become overwhelming, the goddess within them rises—and through art, anger and compassion are transformed into a creative act of resistance.