Untitled 2022

This untitled drawing by Alevtyna Kakhidze is made up of simple lines and a limited color palette, focusing on the process of storytelling through images and text. It's like she's thinking aloud on paper. The figures, rendered with quick, almost scribbled lines, have a raw, immediate feel, which creates a kind of intimacy. Notice how the blue wings contrast with the otherwise monochrome palette, adding a layer of symbolic depth. There is something incredibly direct about the way she uses color to emphasize her point. The words are scrawled as if in conversation with the figures depicted. Kakhidze reminds me of artists like Nicole Eisenman, who blend personal narratives with broader cultural critiques, and embrace the idea that art can be both profound and playful, serious and a bit silly. Ultimately, it's up to us to decide what this seemingly simple drawing can be.