There have been many ways in which artists use art to talk about identity and describe their experience with the world. Hilma af Klint, out focus artist, was an abstract artist who used painting and drawing to create a network of symbols to describe her personal world and identity. Students will discover their own symbols through the exploration of Klint’s techniques such as automatic drawing, color theory, and free drawing. Students will also learn about the principles of design used by Klint to create a harmonious and powerful composition with their abstract elements. While abstraction can be challenging for some students, my goal with this curriculum unit is to open students up to the possibilities of utilizing a few simple shapes and colors to communicate the message of their experience in the world. Each student will create a watercolor piece which we will combine into a quilt to be displayed.