Untitled. Srawberry Andreevna 2019

This untitled work by Alevtyna Kakhidze, likely made with marker on paper, presents us with a raw, almost diagrammatic exploration of text and form. The marks feel immediate, like thoughts captured in real time, echoing the spontaneous nature of artmaking as a process. The black lines delineate spaces filled with handwritten text, creating a visual layering of personal reflection and social commentary. The texture is inherent in the directness of the mark-making; you can almost feel the hand moving across the page. Look at how the strokes vary in thickness and pressure. It gives the piece a certain urgency, a sense of a message being delivered without filter. There’s something about the unpolished quality of it that resonates deeply. This rawness connects Kakhidze’s work to the spirit of outsider art, reminiscent of artists like Henry Darger, who used simple means to create complex worlds. Just like Darger, Kakhidze embraces the ambiguity and multiple interpretations, inviting us to engage with the work on both a visual and intellectual level.