Untitled. Srawberry Andreevna 2019

Alevtyna Kakhidze made this drawing in pen and collage, the date is unknown. I love the raw quality of the lines; they remind me that art is really just thinking out loud with a pen. Take a look at the figure in the center, the one wearing the wonky crown. There's something both comical and tragic about it. The heavy, dark outline contrasts with the emptiness of the form. The whole composition is like a comic strip, but one where the punchline is a bit unsettling. The artist has collaged elements, like a small black rectangle, adding another layer to the story. It's a quiet, understated kind of rebellion, typical of Kakhidze's wider practice. I see a kinship with artists like Nicole Eisenman, who also blend humor and pathos to depict the absurdity of contemporary life. Ultimately, this piece reminds us that art doesn't have to be slick or polished to be powerful.