Born in the Netherlands, Piet Mondrian began his career as a figurative painter before transitioning toward abstraction. His artistic evolution led him to strip away representational elements in favor of a refined visual vocabulary consisting of simple geometric forms and a restricted palette.

Mondrian is recognized for his development of Neoplasticism, a movement characterized by the use of horizontal and vertical lines and the primary colors of red, blue, and yellow. His work sought to represent universal harmony through the balance of these fundamental elements, moving away from the subjective expression of earlier styles.

His influence remains a cornerstone of modern art, with his works frequently featured in major institutional surveys and permanent collections worldwide, including upcoming exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.