Untitled 

Alevtyna Kakhidze made this untitled drawing, using ink on paper. Kakhidze, born in Ukraine, is known for her drawings and performances that often explore themes of identity, displacement, and the impact of political conflict on personal lives. Here, the simple outline of a shoe evokes a sense of longing and perhaps even loss. The shoe, often associated with journeys and personal stories, is branded ‘Melissa’, hinting at consumer culture’s influence on identity. Alevtyna invites us to reflect on the concept of home and belonging in a globalized world, especially in the context of political instability and displacement, a subject close to her experience as a Ukrainian artist. The drawing's sparse aesthetic invites viewers to consider the emotional weight carried by everyday objects when uprooted from their original context.