Meet The Artist L.Haz

Discover the journey fueling their creative vision

A collage of three photographs of Zahyr Lauren, showing them wearing their Flowers for Palestine bandanna in one, and hazmat suits printed with their artwork in the other two photos.

Vision Rooted in Solidarity

Zahyr’s vision centers on using art to celebrate justice and global solidarity. They aim to support grassroots movements in meaningful and lasting ways that uplift communities and tell impactful stories.

Photograph of Zahyr Lauren wearing black jeans and shirt with a yellow hat, sitting on a wall with pink flowers behind them.

Mission Driving Purposeful Change

They seek to grow Koro Rules The Sun into a philanthropic platform that combines art and cross-sector organizing. Their work adorns and resources justice movements while inspiring healing, joy, and awe.

  • Founder of Koro Rules The Sun, an art, education, and advocacy company.

  • Began drawing in 2015 after leaving their career as an attorney due to health challenges.

  • Uses art as a trusted source of mental and emotional healing and transformation.

Turning Trauma
Into Art

Zahyr Lauren's logo: A black and white line drawing of a setting sun over the ocean.
  • The youngest of four siblings, Zahyr comes from a powerful Black southern matriarchy that migrated from Oklahoma and Mississippi to California.

  • This family history grounds their work in resilience and legacy.

Southern Matriarchal Foundations

Zahyr Lauren's logo: A black and white line drawing of a setting sun over the ocean.
  • Southern Black matriarchal heritage fueling cultural richness.

  • Migration story marked by courage and determination.

  • A commitment to creating art that transforms trauma, not transmits it.

Cultural Roots Inspire Practice

Zahyr Lauren's logo: A black and white line drawing of a setting sun over the ocean.