Milaaya Art Gallery is proud to present an exclusive collaboration with Hilma’s Ghost, a feminist artist collective co-founded by Dannielle Tegeder and Sharmistha Ray. Named in homage to Swedish mystic and artist Hilma af Klint, the collective merges contemporary art with the mystical realms of divination and ritual to create a revolutionary platform for feminist critique and empowerment.

 

This viewing room highlights their groundbreaking piece, "What You Desire Will Manifest", reinterpreted by Milaaya in embroidered form, showcasing their ongoing commitment to blending traditional craftsmanship with avant-garde artistic practices.

  • About Hilma’s Ghost

    Founded in 2020 during the global pandemic, Hilma’s Ghost bridges feminist research, artistic production, and enchanted pedagogy to create a...
    Dannielle Tegeder and Sharmistha Ray 

    Founded in 2020 during the global pandemic, Hilma’s Ghost bridges feminist research, artistic production, and enchanted pedagogy to create a space for rethinking gendered power structures within the arts. Their work spans a diverse range of mediums, including:

    • Paintings and drawings
    • Ritual installations and surrealist games
    • The Abstract Futures Tarot, a celebrated tarot deck now in its third edition
    • Community-based projects and experimental publications

     

    Over their 4+ years, Hilma’s Ghost has participated in over 20 collaborative projects and 50 public programs globally. Notable exhibitions include The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, The Armory Show in New York, and Galería RGR in Mexico City. A highly anticipated project—a large-scale glass mosaic at Manhattan’s Grand Central Station—will debut in 2025.

    Their work has been critically acclaimed, with features in The New York Times, The Brooklyn Rail, and Hyperallergic, among others.

  • Featured Work: What You Desire Will Manifest

    Dimensions: W 3.19 ft x H 4 ft
    “What You Desire Will Manifest” emerges from Hilma’s Ghost’s exploration of the intersection between feminist art history and divination practices....

    What You Desire Will Manifest, W 3.19 ft x H 4 ft, 2024 (Embroidered)

    “What You Desire Will Manifest” emerges from Hilma’s Ghost’s exploration of the intersection between feminist art history and divination practices. Inspired by a reading from their acclaimed Abstract Futures Tarot, the piece features mystical imagery that conveys hidden meanings accessible through introspection and meditation.

     

    In collaboration with Milaaya Art Gallery, this powerful work has been reimagined in textile form. Every intricate thread and stitch translates the collective’s visionary artistry into a tactile experience, blending the mysticism of the original painting with the storied craft of hand embroidery.

     

    Key Themes

    • Divination as Empowerment: Reclaiming mystical practices as tools for feminist liberation.
    • Intersection of Art and Magic: A synthesis of abstract symbolism and intuitive knowledge.
    • Collaborative Innovation: Combining contemporary art with traditional textile craftsmanship.

  • Discover the Mystical World of Hilma’s Ghost at Milaaya Art Gallery

    This collaboration underscores Milaaya’s mission to preserve traditional art forms while pushing the boundaries of contemporary expression. By reinterpreting Hilma’s Ghost’s work into textiles, Milaaya celebrates the transformative power of both feminist art and artisanal mastery.

     

    Step into the enchanting realm of Hilma’s Ghost and explore how modern spirituality and feminist ideologies converge in this unique collection.