Untitled 2022

Editor: Here we have an intriguing drawing from 2022 by Alevtyna Kakhidze, simply titled "Untitled." It seems to be ink on paper, perhaps from a personal sketchbook. There's a poignant, almost unsettling mood to it. What do you see in this piece? Curator: Oh, isn’t it fascinating? It reminds me of flicking through someone's diary and catching a raw glimpse into their world. Kakhidze’s work, to me, speaks volumes about identity, especially considering its creation date. It's like she’s mapping out a sense of self against a backdrop, perhaps of displacement or even internal conflict, what do you think about that, given the image's context and style? Editor: I hadn't considered displacement specifically, but that makes sense, particularly with what appears to be Ukrainian text intermingling with the figures and objects. There’s a starkness to the imagery and, combined with the handwritten notes, a kind of directness. It doesn't feel polished; it feels urgent. Curator: Exactly! And isn’t it remarkable how she uses that almost childlike, raw style to amplify the emotional punch? It feels immediate, unedited… vulnerable. Do you notice how the hand-lettering almost becomes part of the drawing, weaving in and out of the imagery? Editor: Yes, and the limited colour palette – mostly black and white, with accents of red – is striking. It really emphasizes certain aspects. Like the figure's eyes, and almost suggests wounds... Curator: Precisely. Perhaps a reflection on a wounded identity, a fragmented self… or even a bleeding nation. The TV image adds another layer of meaning. Broadcasting, yet filtering a deeper personal narrative. That’s what makes this so affecting, you know. We're invited into someone's very intimate process of grappling with complex realities, rendered with stark simplicity. Editor: It's made me rethink how seemingly simple sketches can carry such emotional weight. The text adds another dimension. Curator: Indeed. I will try to study Ukrainian better and try to understand this piece at the language level. It surely would be more fulfilling.