Chaos, Nr. 2
- Artist
- Hilma af Klint
- Date
- 1906
- Style
- Abstract art
- Genre
- Abstract
"Chaos, Nr. 2" by Hilma af Klint exemplifies her pioneering approach to Abstract art and Abstract expression. Created by the Swedish artist and mystic, this painting features intricate, symbolic diagrams that convey complex spiritual ideas rooted in her beliefs as part of The Five group inspired by Theosophy. Long before the advent of artists like Kandinsky and Malevich, af Klint's work sought to contact "High Masters" through séances, transforming mystical visions into visual representations that challenge conventional perceptions of reality. The piece's dynamic composition captures chaos as a vessel for spiritual exploration and abstract symbolism.
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