Hilma af Klint

About

Hilma af Klint was a Swedish artist and mystic, born on October 26, 1862, in Solna, Sweden. She is renowned for pioneering abstract art, creating works that predated those of Wassily Kandinsky and other notable abstract artists. Af Klint's artistic journey was deeply influenced by her spiritual and mystical beliefs, often incorporating elements of Theosophy and Anthroposophy. Her most notable series, "Paintings for the Temple," reflects her spiritual explorations and quest for understanding universal truths. Af Klint's work combines geometry, symbolism, and natural forms, often using spirals and other biomorphic shapes to convey spiritual messages. She kept extensive notebooks detailing her creative process and the meanings behind her symbols. Despite her significant contributions to abstract art, af Klint remained relatively unknown during her lifetime, only gaining widespread recognition posthumously. Her legacy now includes over 1,300 paintings and numerous notebooks, offering insights into her unique artistic and spiritual vision.