Untitled 2018

Editor: Here we have "Untitled," a drawing in ink on paper by Alevtyna Kakhidze, created in 2018. It’s… delightfully simple. Like a child's drawing, almost naively charming. The large cat, that striking black and white silhouette, it’s perched on what looks like a cushion. And there's a smaller tiger cat beside it. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Well, first off, I see permission. Permission to be imperfect, to be playful. Kakhidze's line work is raw, unfiltered. Notice how the cats almost bleed into their surroundings – the "silk pillow," as the inscription suggests. It is as if the narrative takes precedence over conventional representation. Editor: So it's less about skill and more about storytelling? Curator: Precisely! Or perhaps more accurately, blurring those boundaries. The 'naïve' aesthetic, the cartoonish qualities—aren’t these like a gentle nudge towards our own forgotten creative spirit? Do you ever find yourself longing for the freedom of expression you had as a child? Editor: All the time! I feel almost... nostalgic looking at this. Like unlocking a memory. Curator: And isn't that fascinating? How a seemingly simple drawing can unlock complex emotions? This work, to me, feels like a tiny, hand-delivered invitation to embrace that unfiltered expression. It's like Kakhidze is winking at us, saying, "Go on, you try it." What a wonderful exchange! Editor: Definitely a fresh perspective on art, it makes me think of approaching creativity from a totally different angle. Curator: Agreed. Perhaps art is at its most powerful when it allows us to reconnect with something fundamental within ourselves.