Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was a Russian painter and art theorist, a key figure in abstract art. Born in Moscow, he studied law and economics but decided to turn to art full-time at the age of 30. Kandinsky's early works were influenced by Impressionism, but he gradually moved towards a more abstract style, believing that art should not merely represent the external world but express the artist's inner experiences. His groundbreaking theory on abstract art was profoundly shaped by his synesthesia, a condition that enabled him to “hear” colours and “see” sounds.

Forced to leave Russia due to political turmoil, he taught at the Bauhaus in Germany. When Bauhaus closed, Kandinsky moved to Paris, where he continued to evolve and produce art until his death in 1944, leaving behind a legacy as a revolutionary artist who changed the course of modern art.

“Auf Weiss II", created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1923, is a seminal work that epitomizes his transition into geometric abstraction during his Bauhaus period. This painting is distinguished by its dynamic interplay of geometric shapes, lines, and vivid colors against a predominantly white background, seen as a visual symphony, where the arrangement of elements and color contrasts evoke a sense of harmony and tension, mirroring Kandinsky's synesthetic experiences and his explorations in the psychological impact of abstract art.