Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 58 minutes ago

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Escape into the delicate whisper of the morning sky with artist Agnes Pelton, who lived an independent and solitary life in the desert following a tumultuous childhood. Painting, for Pelton, was an integrated part of her multifaceted spiritual practice, which included meditation, prayer and poetry. Hear how her unique background and interests informed her art, including The Primal Wing, shown here.

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