Untitled 2022

This untitled work by Alevtyna Kakhidze is made with bold, quick marks, probably using something like felt-tip pens or markers. The blue rain, or tears, and the red ladder are striking, almost like a graphic novel panel, but with a haunting, melancholic vibe. The directness of the drawing – the thin black lines, the raw, unblended colors – feels immediate, unfiltered. Look at how Kakhidze uses the blue to suggest both rain and tears, connecting the figures to an emotional downpour. The red ladder, cut off at the top and bottom, hints at a way out, or perhaps a way up, that’s just out of reach. It's so simple, yet it speaks volumes about longing, about struggle. Kakhidze's piece reminds me of someone like Nicole Eisenman, in the way it blends personal narrative with a broader cultural commentary, all while keeping the mark-making loose and intuitive. It's a reminder that art doesn't always need to be polished to be powerful.