Which 20th-century artist is recognized for their abstract works incorporating alchemical symbols and mystical motifs, thus exploring the relationship between art, spirituality, and the unconscious?
Hilma af Klint
Hilma af Klint, a Swedish painter, is considered one of the pioneers of abstract art. Long before abstraction became a major trend in modern art, af Klint was creating vibrant works of shapes and colors inspired by her interests in occultism, theosophy, and Rosicrucian philosophy. Her series of paintings, made in the early 20th century, were intended to illustrate spiritual and mystical concepts, which she believed were messages from the spiritual world. Long after her death, af Klint's work was rediscovered, placing her at the center of discussions about the origins of abstract art and its connection with spiritual and mystical quests.
