Abstract Research: Oskar Fischinger

Oskar Fischinger, an artist from Germany, created many abstract film, animations and paintings. Here is a part of his biography on Wikipedia:

Oskar Fischinger (22 June 1900, Gelnhausen, Germany — 31 January 1967, Los Angeles) was an abstract animator, filmmaker, and painter. He made over 50 short animated films, and painted c. 800 canvases, many of which are in museums, galleries and collections worldwide. Among his film works is Motion Painting No. 1 (1947), which is now listed on the National Film Registry of the U. S. Library of Congress.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oskar_Fischinger

Some of Oskar Fischinger's paintings and other work:
http://www.oskarfischinger.org/