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Arctic

60°N, 130°W · Hilma af Klint · 2026-03-16

Arctic weather art after Hilma af Klint
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Creative rationale

Over the Arctic Ocean northwest of Canada's mainland, where the Beaufort Sea meets the permanent ice pack, extreme atmospheric conditions create a mystical frozen landscape. The exceptionally low pressure of 875.7 hPa suggests a deep cyclonic system, while the moderate easterly winds and near-saturated air with light precipitation paint a scene of swirling ice crystals and aurora-like formations. The extreme cold anomaly transforms into deep indigos and purples, punctuated by the sacred geometry of ice formations and the organic spirals of wind-driven snow.

Atmospheric data

Date
2026-03-16
Location
60°N, 130°W (Arctic)
Pressure
875.7 hPa (gradient: 100)
Wind
3.7 m/s from 84°
Temperature
-12.1°C (anomaly: 24.5°C)
Humidity
95%
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Visual Interest Score
38.2

Technical details

Model
Claude Sonnet 4 via Amazon Bedrock
Artist Inspiration
Hilma af Klint
Weather Source
Open-Meteo API (GFS model)
Format
SVG (2048x2048 viewBox) + PNG
Generated
2026-03-16T18:11:46.507008+00:00
Run ID
2026-03-16-181014

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