Untitled 2017

This Untitled artwork is a drawing by Alevtyna Kakhidze. Kakhidze's work often carries an activist message, responding to socio-political issues through accessible, diaristic imagery. Here, Kakhidze uses simple drawings and text in both Ukrainian and Russian to touch upon themes of freedom, censorship, and vandalism. On the left, we see a figure that looks like an angel walking in a field. On the right, a brick wall looms with the word “forbidden” written on its side. The contrast between these two images evokes themes of political and personal restriction. Kakhidze’s work speaks to the power of art as a tool for social commentary. By combining images and text, she invites us to consider the emotional and political landscapes that shape our lives. What barriers do we face, and how do we express ourselves in the face of censorship?