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Check out these postcards inspired by the art of Hilma af Klint

Words by Little White Lies

Our latest creative brief was inspired by Beyond the Visible, a new film about the Swedish abstract artist.

Like so many female artists of her generation, Swedish trailblazer Hilma af Klint was misjudged and largely ignored by the mainstream art establishment. Thankfully her legacy has now been reclaimed by a brilliant documentary called Beyond the Visible, which is out now via Modern Films.

To celebrate the film’s release, we set a creative brief asking our readers to design a postcard inspired by Klint’s work. Judging the entries was our in-house design team alongside Beyond the Visible director Halina Dyrschka, who had this to say about the winning entry:

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“It was hard to choose! So many nice and good ideas. I picked the one I liked best at first look – it is one of the rare paintings that is trying to find its own style while still being very close to the original painting by Hilma.”

Check out the winners and runners up below, along with a gallery of all the entries we received. A huge thank you to everyone who took part. We’ll be back with another creative brief soon.

by Amber Furness (aged 15):

Abstract artwork featuring overlapping shapes and patterns in shades of orange, yellow, and purple with several eyes depicted.

by Aimee McCulloch:

Colourful abstract figure with halo, surrounded by geometric shapes and symbols.

by Libby Howker:

Illustration of a woman with blonde hair and a yellow dress, surrounded by colourful abstract shapes and floral motifs.

by Molly Harvey:

Colourful postcard with portrait of a man, abstract shapes and patterns in orange, purple, blue and green.

Vibrant illustration depicting a young man's portrait against a colourful, geometric background with floral elements and abstract shapes.

Colourful abstract illustration with floral motifs, swirling shapes, and a pencil sketch of a face.

Colourful abstract portrait of a woman wearing a green scarf, with a striking yellow and red flower-like shape behind her head against a vibrant blue background.

Illustration featuring bold geometric shapes, vibrant colours, and a figure seated within a triangular structure.

Surreal painting with large red circle, eye, and two faces with colourful swirls.

Large circular sun-like shape on blue/green abstract landscape

Colourful abstract illustration featuring geometric shapes and organic forms in shades of yellow, green, blue, and red.

Colourful abstract composition of geometric shapes - blue circle, yellow triangle, red circles, and other elements.

Colourful illustration depicting a domestic indoor scene. Prominent floral and plant motifs, including a palm tree, adorn the walls and furniture. Ornate rug and chairs visible, along with a table holding various decorative items.

Pastel-coloured abstract illustration featuring a circular motif with overlapping shapes in warm tones of orange, yellow, and pink against a muted background.

Colourful abstract drawing featuring stylised facial features and geometric shapes in bright hues of pink, yellow, blue, and green.

Illustrated portrait of a man with short brown hair wearing a black high-collared jacket, set against a colourful abstract background of blue, yellow, and pink shapes.

Abstract shapes in yellow, red, and green on a pale purple background.

Stylised portrait of a woman with blonde hair, set against a background of abstract shapes and swirls in vibrant colours.

A woman in a pink sweater sits on a cloud surrounded by colourful abstract flower shapes and patterns on a dark background.

Colourful abstract portrait of a person with a pensive expression, set against a backdrop of geometric shapes and vibrant hues.

Stylised illustration featuring a person's face with a black circle over one eye and a smaller white circle over the other. Prominent use of blue, red, and peach tones. Text "Beyond" and "The visible" at the top and bottom of the image.

Curving geometric forms in shades of orange, yellow and green on a blue background.

Neon-coloured abstract illustration of a person wearing a hat, with a large face and distorted, psychedelic features.

Rocket-shaped form in yellow, white, and red against dark green and black background with colourful abstract shapes.

Stylised black and white illustration of a woman sitting by a window, with floral shapes in the background.

Colourful abstract illustration with geometric shapes, swirling forms, and organic textures in warm earth tones.

Abstract geometric shapes in orange, pink, and yellow against a grey background.

Watercolour painting of a person's face and upper body, with a yellow garment and patterned background.

Colourful abstracted portrait of a woman in a reflective pose, with interlocking geometric shapes and swirling patterns in the background.

Colourful abstract illustration featuring geometric shapes, floral elements, and fluid, organic forms in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green.

Illustration of a person wearing a yellow top and green trousers, with abstract shapes and swirls in yellow, orange and blue against an orange background.

Sketch of a face surrounded by colourful shapes, including circles, squiggles, and abstract flowers in pastel shades of pink, yellow, and blue.

Abstract illustration featuring a stylised bird-like figure in blue and black, surrounded by semicircular arched patterns in shades of brown.

Colourful abstract portrait with geometric shapes, patterns, and a human face.

Vibrant abstract art featuring swirling green, purple, and yellow hues, with a prominent golden shape at the centre.

Monochrome illustration of a person sitting amidst abstract shapes, patterns, and framed artworks.

Illustration with geometric shapes, spirals, and flower-like elements in warm and cool hues.

Colourful illustration of a sun-like symbol with a spiral pattern and a blue curving shape.

Abstract illustration of a human figure in warm pastel tones of yellow, blue and pink.

A bust of a figure with a third eye, surrounded by tentacles, flames, and foliage in vivid colours against a dark background.

Circular abstract pattern with overlapping shapes and textures in shades of green, brown, and black.

Vibrant abstract painting with colourful patterns, shapes and a stylised face.

Striped orange and grey shapes on a dark background.

Colourful abstract illustration depicting a stylised portrait of a person, surrounded by shapes, patterns, and symbols.

Colourful abstract figure in blue, red, orange, and black against a purple background with swirling patterns.

Illustration of a figure in a white shirt and blue trousers, with a hand to their head, surrounded by abstract red and blue shapes.

Vertical arrangement of minimalist black and white shapes on beige background.

Illustration featuring a person with curly hair and a pensive expression, set against a background of bold, colourful abstract shapes and patterns.

Vibrant geometric shapes in green, yellow, orange, blue, and purple; abstract painting with clean lines and distinct forms.

Vibrant abstract illustration with bold shapes, swirls, and patterns in shades of orange, purple, and pink.

Colourful abstract portrait of an individual against a geometric background with organic shapes.

Vibrant abstract figure with geometric shapes, sun-like orbs, and bold colours including pink, red, yellow, and blue.

Stylised figure in red robe, geometric shapes and patterns in pastel colours surrounding face.

Vibrant abstract artwork with intersecting shapes and curves. Predominantly warm tones of orange, pink, and yellow, contrasted by cool blue and green accents. Complex, dynamic composition with a sense of movement and energy.

Silhouetted figure against colourful abstract background with rainbow-like stripes.

Colourful abstract portrait on olive background

Illustration of a young person with short brown hair wearing a purple jacket against a colourful background of abstract shapes and patterns.

Colourful abstract illustration featuring geometric shapes and patterns in shades of red, yellow, and green on a purple background.

Colourful abstract artwork with floral and organic shapes in pink, orange, yellow, and blue tones.

Complex abstract pattern with face in centre silhouette, dark tones against lighter background.

Colourful abstract shapes and patterns in blue, purple, orange, and green.

Abstract cubist portrait, white and black face silhouette against blue background, red sphere shape in centre.

Abstract portrait of a male figure with colourful, expressive brushstrokes and geometric shapes in the background.

Stylised figure in yellow top and blue trousers against red background.

Colourful abstract portrait of a man with geometric shapes and symbols surrounding his face.

Colourful geometric shapes, including a spiral, triangles, and prisms, arranged in a minimalist, abstract composition.

Colourful abstract painting featuring shapes, patterns, and a portrait of a person.

An illustration depicting a stylised portrait of a woman. The image features a woman with large, round eyes and a prominent hairstyle against a pink and yellow background. The woman is wearing a dark outfit with decorative elements. The title "Hilma af Klint" is displayed at the bottom of the image.

Geometric abstract portrait in black and white. Includes angular face, eyes, and various shapes and patterns.

Illustration of a man wearing a light-coloured shirt against an orange and blue background.

Colourful floral pattern, woman's face with bold features, yellow and blue tones

Colourful abstract illustration of a person with head in hands against a warm-toned background with flowing shapes and lines.

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