Untitled 2022

This Untitled artwork by Alevtyna Kakhidze uses ink and coloured markers, creating a sense of immediacy through its direct and uncomplicated approach. The use of these materials is the foundation of the artmaking process. I find that the visual narrative, rendered through decisive lines and blocks of colour, speaks to a raw, unfiltered commentary on social and political realities. I am drawn to the way Kakhidze uses the physicality of the medium, the stark black ink contrasting with the vibrant markers, to underline the tension between the presented facts and their emotional impact. Notice the artist's handwritten notes which adds a personal layer, blurring the lines between documentation and subjective experience. The approach reminds me of Art Spiegelman, where complex realities are unpacked through deceptively simple forms, emphasizing art's capacity to reflect and question the world around us. It is the conversations between artists across time that keep our thinking fluid and open.