Hilma af Klint
Hilma af Klint, a Swedish artist and mystic, is regarded as a pioneer of abstract art. Decades before artists like Kandinsky and Mondrian, af Klint created vibrant, geometric, and spiritual paintings that broke away from traditional art forms. Her works were deeply influenced by her interest in Theosophy, science, and the spiritual world, making her a trailblazer in modern art.
“If one day people understand the meaning of these paintings, then I have fulfilled my task.” - Hilma af Klint
26 Oct 1862 - 21 Oct 1944
About the artist
Hilma af Klint was born into a naval family and showed early talent in art and mathematics. After formal art training, she became a successful portrait and landscape painter but secretly pursued spiritualism and abstract art. Influenced by Theosophy and her own mystical experiences, af Klint believed her abstract works were guided by spiritual forces. She created over 1,000 works, many organized into thematic series, reflecting her quest to understand the universe’s unseen dimensions. Despite her groundbreaking achievements, her work remained largely unknown until decades after her death, reshaping the narrative of modern art history.
