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A visual and contemplative journey into the mysterious symbolic language of Hilma af Klint — and the messages held within her visionary art.
Exploring symbolism, spirituality, Jungian psychology, sacred geometry, ancient teachings and the visionary imagination, this book looks at Hilma af Klint’s extraordinary body of work through multiple lenses, revealing connections between art, science and mysticism.
Long before abstract art was widely recognised, Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) was creating visionary works guided by intuition, symbolism and what she described as messages received from beyond ordinary perception. She produced a body of work so radically ahead of its time that she believed the world would not be ready to understand it for many decades.
More than a century later, the world is finally listening.
Her landmark 2018–2019 exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York became the most visited exhibition in the museum’s history, confirming a growing fascination with this extraordinary pioneer of abstract art and her mysterious visual language. Yet her paintings have continued to be described as containing “insoluble riddles” — a symbolic language that still holds much to explore.
Artist and author Kerry-Anne Knibbs takes a deep dive into Hilma af Klint’s extensive body of work, looking beyond the visual and exploring the layers of symbolism, spirituality and meaning within her paintings. Drawing connections to ancient teachings and traditions, sacred geometry, Jungian psychology and ideas found at the intersection of art, science and , Kerry-Anne explores what may lie beneath the surface of Hilma’s visionary works.
This is a book about lifting the veil — revealing connections, patterns and ideas that invite deeper contemplation of Hilma af Klint’s extraordinary visual language and its enduring relevance today.
Beautifully presented in US Letter size with a luxurious matte cover, the book features 27 large, colourful images of Hilma af Klint’s visionary artworks. It concludes with a selection of inspired artworks by artist Kerry-Anne Knibbs, created through her own exploration of Hilma’s symbolic world.
“A book you sit with and explore, taking time to absorb the many layers.”
— Vicki Huston, Reiki Master
“Loaded with ancient symbolism and a rich knowledge base. It also challenges us to engage in our own spiritual enquiry. I believe there is an important message from the author for humanity at large within these pages.”
— Matiu Te Tau, Avid Book Reader
For readers fascinated by Hilma af Klint, symbolism, spirituality, ancient wisdom, sacred geometry, Jungian psychology, mysticism and the deeper relationship between art, science and consciousness, this book offers a rich and visually immersive exploration.
"Details
Publisher - Kerry-Anne Knibbs Art
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
Author
Kerry-Anne Knibbs
Edited by
Korey Gunnis
Published Date - 2026-07-21
ISBN - 9781764678612
Dimensions - 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.8 cm
Page Count - 118
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