Group IX-SUW, The Swan, No. 1 1915

Hilma af Klint's "Group IX-SUW, The Swan, No. 1" from 1915 depicts two stylized swans, one white and one black, in a symbolic dance. The white swan, positioned above, seems to dip its head down toward the black swan below, creating a mirrored image. The stark contrast between the two swans and the simple background evoke a sense of duality and spiritual transcendence. This artwork is a prime example of Klint's abstract, non-representational style, which she developed through her deep interest in spirituality and the occult. Her work predates the Abstract Expressionist movement and has garnered renewed attention for its pioneering spirit.