A unique collection of HilMa AF Klint Plants communicates with the spiritual side of nature – huge
With the industrial revolution in full swing at the end of the twentieth century, jobs and opportunities attracted people to flourishing cities. New techniques have been developed quickly Breakneck and discoveries within natural sciences that have provided people with invisible but strong concepts such as radio waves and X -rays.
During this period of social transformation, philosophical or mysterious religious movements such as spirituality and Hylena Blavatsky Theosovis It offered ways not only to communicate within a similar society but to explore the afterlife-what is called the world of the soul-the nasins of the universe.
For Hilma AF Klint (1862-1944), like many who resorted to asylum and inspiration in these systems of beliefs, a spiritual link has contacted its surroundings with the natural world during a period of tremendous change … where people from all levels of society were looking for something new to stick to. Spiritual journey.
Now displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Hilma AF Klint: What is behind the flowers The Foundation’s recent acquisition highlights a huge portfolio and 46 sheets called Nature studies.
During the spring and summer of 1919 and 1920, AF Klint recorded the seasonal plants in Sweden, from the lily of the valley and sunflower to violet and cherry flowers. In addition to traditional plant studies, the artist integrates her abstraction and distinctive plans, surrounding each show with illustrative comments and esoteric engineering.
“One must think about the world of natural spirits as the world of thought; these entities are hovering around us, others love wind, others like soft summer breezes,” said AF Klint once.
Women or active colored networks accompany shows from the wooden field or MARIGOLD, and tree samples are associated with portrayed panels. “Through these forms, AF Klint seeks to reveal, with its words,” what is behind the flowers, “says the museum,” her belief reflects that the study of nature reveals facts about the human state. “
What is behind the flowers It continues until September 27 and is accompanied by a catalog that is scheduled to be launched on Tuesday. Find your copy on libraryAnd plan to visit you to Moma on the museum Website.
