Ó ABRE ALAS! translates to “open wings,” a reference to the inaugural float of the Brazilian Carnival. Sonia Gomes’ work evokes that same rich, colorful tapestry—it becomes a festival of textures, materials, and forms. There is a certain wisdom in her work that compels you to reckon with your own limitations.
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Hilma af Klint is a fascinating woman, and when you look at her art, you can clearly see the inner workings of her mind. She is recognized as one of the earliest artists to practice abstract art in the Western world, and she was a spiritualist who participated in séances in the name of Theosophy—a religious movement that believed in Masters seeking to uncover ancient wisdom and knowledge.
The exhibition What Stands Behind the Flowers was featured at the Museum of Modern Art this past summer, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how af Klint’s works have impacted me. This portfolio of work comes from af Klint's intense study of nature between 1919 and 1920. |
"You can only be afraid of what you think you know.”
― J. Krishnamurti
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