Arctic 70n 20w

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Over the Arctic Ocean northwest of Iceland, where frigid waters meet the relentless polar atmosphere, extreme conditions create a mesmerizing display of atmospheric chaos. The powerful northwesterly winds at nearly 17 m/s drive swirling patterns across this remote seascape, while the high humidity and light precipitation manifest as countless droplets suspended in the arctic air. I've translated this harsh beauty into Kusama-inspired infinity nets of crystalline dots, where the temperature anomaly bursts through in warm coral tones against the deep arctic blues, and the moderate pressure gradient creates rhythmic waves of repetitive circular forms that seem to pulse with the eternal breath of the polar vortex.

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.