Austin Osman Spare

artist bio

Austin Osman Spare was a British artist and occultist who explored themes of identity, the subconscious, and the power of the self through his art. He is known for his unique blend of symbolism, automatism, and personal mythology, influencing later artists interested in the occult and surrealism.

what you'll learn

Studying Spare's work allows students to explore the use of symbolism and personal mythology in art, as well as techniques like automatism to access the subconscious.