The Ten Largest, No. 5, Adulthood (1907 CE)
Notably, the artwork incorporates cryptic letters, symbols, and forms—like snails symbolizing gradual development and crosses denoting divine connections.
Hilma af Klint
Artworks by Hilma af Klint, a pioneering Swedish artist celebrated for her abstract and mystical paintings. Her visionary creations, often inspired by spiritualism, predate modern abstract art and explore the unseen realms of existence.
The Ten Largest, No. 4, Youth (1907 CE)
Symbolically, the painting represents youth's lively energy and growth, with motifs like spirals (symbolizing progress and personal development), shells, flowers, and segmented circles evoking organic and cosmic forms.
The Ten Largest, No. 3, Youth (1907 CE)
Inscribed with symbolic words like “ave” and “Maria,” The ten largest no.3 explores spiritual awakening, the balance of masculine and feminine principles, and the evolution from physical to cosmic consciousness
The Ten Largest, No. 1, Childhood (1907 CE)
The ten largest no.1 radiates a rhythmic, organic energy that captures childhood as a state of spiritual innocence and cosmic awakening.
The Swan, No. 9 (1914-1915 CE)
Drawn up between October 1914 and March 1915, this painting pits a white swan against a black one, using geometric shapes to signal duality.
The Ten Largest, No. 2, Childhood (1914-1915 CE)
Finished in 1907, this tempera work on paper stretches across a large canvas, using spirals and botanical shapes to explore the theme of childhood in the ten largest series.
The Swan No. 10 (1914-1915 CE)
The swan no.10 is imbued with deep symbolism and philosophical significance, inviting viewers to engage in a thoughtful exploration of themes such as spiritual growth, transformation, and enlightenment.
The Seven-Pointed Star No. 1 (1908 CE)
Completed in 1908, a seven-pointed star tempera and gouache work on paper traces spiraling lines that spread outward, blending spiritual motifs with abstract design.
Tree of Knowledge No. 5 (1915 CE)
Made between 1913 and 1915, this watercolor of the tree of knowledge and pencil work shows a split tree framed by geometric shapes, reflecting themes of duality.