Hilma af Klint: Late Watercolours 1922–1941: Catalogue Raisonné

In the 1920s, Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) spent extended periods in Dornach, Switzerland, where Rudolf Steiner had established an international center for the anthroposophical movement, the Goetheanum. At the Goetheanum, af Klint took part in the center's rich cultural life, studying Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's theory of color, among other things.

In 1922, at the age of 60, af Klint completely abandoned her geometrical way of working for the "wet-on-wet" watercolor method inspired by anthroposophy, and developed by Steiner and his circle. An example of this is her series On the Viewing of Flowers and Trees from 1922.

The works presented in this, the sixth volume of Hilma af Klint's catalogue raisonné, were made after her mother's death and her abandonment of geometric abstraction. Most of the series have no titles.

The gathering of af Klint's 1920s works, created during this period of transition, provides a unique insight into the evolution of her artistic practice. Her exploration of the "wet-on-wet" technique, inspired by anthroposophy, marked a significant shift in her creative approach, moving away from the geometric abstraction that had previously defined her work.

This volume offers a compelling glimpse into the artist's personal and artistic journey, as she navigated the profound changes in her life and expression. The untitled series, with their fluid, organic forms and vibrant colors, reflect the profound influence of anthroposophy and Steiner's teachings on af Klint's artistic development.

Through this collection, we witness the artist's remarkable transformation, as she embraced a new, more intuitive and expressive medium, untethered by the constraints of geometry. The works serve as a testament to af Klint's creative resilience and her willingness to continuously evolve and expand her artistic vision.

The volume's presentation of these 1920s works, created in the wake of personal and artistic upheaval, invites us to delve deeper into the complexities of af Klint's artistic practice and the profound ways in which her life experiences shaped her creative expression. This collection offers a unique opportunity to understand the artist's creative journey and the profound impact of her shift towards a more fluid, anthroposophically-inspired approach to painting.

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