Untitled 2022

Editor: Here we have an untitled drawing by Alevtyna Kakhidze, created in 2022. It’s a pen drawing on paper, quite simple, almost like something straight from a sketchbook. The mood feels melancholic, somehow. What stands out to you when you look at this piece? Curator: It hits me right in the gut. There's an intimacy here, like glimpsing a raw, unfiltered moment. The loose lines and directness evoke a personal diary entry, don't you think? The scrawled text, the figure huddled with their dogs… it whispers of vulnerability, of seeking solace. And the line "There had been shelling close to us during the night…" Just punches you, doesn't it? Makes it very grounded in reality, which in turns enhances the intimacy you mentioned. It’s so simple, yet so powerful in conveying a shared experience. Editor: Absolutely. The dogs add to that sense of comfort. Is there anything specific about Kakhidze’s style that contributes to this feeling? Curator: It’s the raw honesty, isn't it? The deliberately unpolished technique – it rejects any pretense. And that rawness enhances the impact of the statement about the shelling. Think about it – a polished drawing might almost detract, sanitize, from the actual feeling being presented here. Editor: I see what you mean. It's almost like over-editing a thought. So, in this case, the medium really enhances the message? Curator: Precisely. Kakhidze uses that immediacy to create connection. To remind us of our shared humanity, our shared fragility. A quick look like this, a stolen glance that then, makes us, the viewers, think and imagine so very deeply. Editor: This has definitely changed how I see the drawing. It’s much more than just a sketch; it’s a vulnerable story laid bare. Thanks for sharing your perspective!