The article discusses Hilma af Klint, whose art reflects spirituality and the natural world against the backdrop of the Industrial Revolution. Her new portfolio, Nature Studies, combines botanical illustrations with abstract elements and esoteric annotations. Exhibit at The Museum of Modern Art showcases how her work connects with contemporary spiritual movements like Spiritualism and Theosophy. Klint’s art captures the essence of nature while exploring deeper philosophical concepts, encouraging viewers to appreciate unseen energies within their environment during a transformative era.
"During a period of massive change... as people from all levels of society were searching for something new to hold on to," affirms Johan af Klint and Hedvig Ersman, highlighting the social context that influenced Hilma af Klint's work and spiritual exploration.
"One has to think of the realm of the nature spirits as the realm of thought; these entities hover around us, some like driving winds, others like soft summer breezes," exemplifying af Klint's unique spiritual perspective toward nature.
"Through these forms, af Klint seeks to reveal, in her words, 'wh'... illustrating her intent to connect deeper insights with the visible world through art and abstraction.
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