Creation of the World IX 1906

"Creation of the World IX" (1906) by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis is a symbolic painting that utilizes rich colors and stylized forms to evoke a sense of creation and the natural world. The painting features a series of glowing, red-orange flowers or orbs set against a backdrop of vertical, brushstroke-like shapes that create a sense of depth and movement. Čiurlionis, a Lithuanian composer and painter, is known for his unique blend of music and visual art, and this work reflects his interest in expressing abstract ideas through symbolic imagery. His works, often characterized by a mystical and dreamlike quality, continue to resonate with audiences who seek to explore the beauty and mystery of the universe.