Wheat and Wormwood 1922

This watercolor work is by Hilma af Klint. It’s like she's peering into the essence of things, of Wheat and Wormwood. Just imagine her, brush in hand, coaxing these organic shapes into being! See how the red bleeds into the paper, creating these pulsating, cloud-like forms, and the contrasting hues, pulling us into an otherworldly realm of color. I imagine she’s thinking about growth, decay, and all the messy in-between bits. These aren't just blobs of color, they're vessels of thought. The delicate wash of pigment, like a whispered secret, conveys meaning, a world of emotion. Like other abstract artists such as Kandinsky or Agnes Martin, Hilma pushes the boundaries of perception, offering a fresh way of seeing. Ultimately, artists like Hilma af Klint are in constant dialogue, and their practice becomes a form of embodied expression, embracing multiple interpretations over fixed readings. It’s like, what does it mean to ‘see’ something, and how can painting help us get there?