Untitled. Srawberry Andreevna 2017

Editor: Here we have Alevtyna Kakhidze’s “Untitled. Strawberry Andreevna” from 2017. It's an ink and pen drawing with this playful, childlike simplicity. I’m struck by the perspective, looking up at the figure in the tree. What do you make of it? Curator: It’s like a half-remembered dream, isn’t it? A fragile dance between what’s observed and what's felt. The wobbly lines and the almost anxious energy in the marks, it all reminds me of a forgotten corner in my grandmother's garden. Tell me, does the 'Strawberry Andreevna' of the title evoke something specific for you? Perhaps a cherished figure from the artist's world, distilled through the potent magic of memory? Editor: It does feel very personal, now that you mention it. Almost like a memory being sketched out rather than a precise representation. The little touches of red in the strawberries create focal points. Curator: Yes, like little bursts of summer frozen in time! It's more than just visual reporting; it’s emotional cartography, don't you think? And what about that solitary figure perched between the tree and the ladder, a tiny container swinging casually at their side - what story do they tell *you*? Editor: It suggests to me something in progress... the harvesting of ideas, perhaps? Or the artist capturing a fleeting moment. There’s something vulnerable in its unfinished quality. Curator: Exactly. That beautifully imperfect capture of something in flight… it's an invitation to rummage around in our own attics, no? Editor: I agree. It’s sparked a whole new level of consideration and appreciation for me! Thanks so much for your insight. Curator: The pleasure was all mine. It's a good day when a single artwork becomes the unexpected key that unlocks a garden of one's own hidden treasures.