Region 60s 0e

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Over the Southern Ocean at 60 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, fierce westerly winds howl across the Antarctic Circumpolar Current in conditions of moderate low pressure. The 15.2 m/s winds from the southwest and the significant positive temperature anomaly of 12.9 K above normal suggest dynamic atmospheric turbulence in this remote maritime region. I've translated this raw energy into gestural marks that sweep across the canvas like Tannahill's expressive brushwork, using deep blues and grays for the low pressure system, with warmer ochres and whites breaking through to represent the temperature anomaly, while maintaining the spontaneous, layered quality characteristic of her mixed-media approach.

License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.