Georgia O'Keeffe (Artist)

Georgia O'Keeffe (1887–1986) is celebrated for her pioneering role in modern American art, particularly for her abstract and symbolic depictions of nature, flowers, and the American Southwest. Her iconic works like Black Iris and Red Canna showcase her ability to transform natural forms into bold, intimate abstractions, blurring the lines between reality and abstraction. O'Keeffe's paintings often explore themes of sexuality, femininity, and the sublime in nature, with works such as Sky Above Clouds and Jimson Weed capturing the vastness and power of the landscape. Her series of desert and bone paintings, including The Lawrence Tree, also reveal her fascination with the barren yet beautiful southwestern terrain. O'Keeffe’s masterful use of color, form, and composition solidified her as a defining figure in modernism, with her works continuing to inspire generations of artists.