Ratkovic artworks explore concepts of self-determination and stereotypical thinking of society. Her project aims to create more visibility and awareness for disabled people in order to create a more inclusive society.
There are over 1.3 billion people living with disabilities worldwide, which is 16 percent of the entire world population. Despite this, the majority of our society seems to have no contact with the topic. Some of the reasons probably are that many of us do not have a close contact with disabled people and therefore perceive them from a stigmatizing perspective. As a consequence, some affected people hide their disability because they fear being being reduced to its and underestimated in their potential.
Matteo / 40 x 50 cm / Oil and acrylic on canvas / 2024
Dirk / 40 x 50 cm / Oil and acrylic on canvas / 2024
Nebo / 40 x 50 cm / Oil and acrylic on canvas / 2024
Imma / 40 x 50 cm / Oil and acrylic on canvas / 2024
Choaco / 40 x 50 cm / Oil and acrylic on canvas / 2024