Untitled 2022

Alevtyna Kakhidze made this drawing with markers, and it's like a snapshot of a protest or demonstration. The urgency is clear through the bold, almost scribbled lines, and the red ink really pops, highlighting the anti-war slogans. Looking at the way the figures are drawn – these quick, almost stick-like forms – you get the sense of movement and a crowd. The flags and banners are just as raw, filled with scribbled textures, not trying to hide the process at all. There’s a sense of immediacy that connects to artists like Philip Guston, who also used a kind of deliberately clumsy style to convey powerful messages. The contrast between the white of the paper and the stark blacks and reds makes the drawing visually arresting, and it makes the messages feel direct. This isn't about perfection; it's about getting the message across, raw and unfiltered. Art can be a tool, a voice, and a way of seeing the world, even when it's messy.