30/5/2013
Alevtina Kakhidze
Futura, Prague
It only looks the same. She presents several of her works in multiple different ways
It only looks the same. The work of artist Alevtina Kakhidze lies between the still valid borders of East and West within Ukraine. It reflects both of those worlds within an anarcho feudalist society: huge geographical differences, a non caring state and extremely wealthy oligarchy. The western European desire is not anymore for the accumulation of goods or property, but rather experiences, visage and brands, regardless of actual promoted quality or real value of production. While reacting to the situation and actual place, Alevtina instead takes action: opening a residency program in her rural village of Muzychi, creating a business plan independent of the supply/demand rule for local artisanals, or lecturing on Berlin Biennale for collectors. Alevtina is not separating herself from her surroundings, but rather becomes a motor of change. Her reactions are multilayered and complex, as much as the reading of them should be. In her exhibition at Futura gallery she therefore presents several of her works in multiple different ways. Curator Michal Novotny. Opening May 31st, 7pm.