Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the prime meridian, where frigid air meets the dynamic forces of a strong low-pressure system, the atmosphere churns with intense energy despite the bone-chilling 7.2 Kelvin temperature. The powerful 14.8 m/s winds from the south-southwest create explosive bursts of color that radiate outward from concentrated pools, while the extremely low pressure system manifests as dense, saturated color fields that seem to pull inward with gravitational force. The near-complete humidity and light precipitation translate into luminous, water-laden splatters that catch and reflect light against the stark negative space, embodying Sam Francis's mastery of letting color breathe within vast emptiness.
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.
Arctic 60n 0e
Sam Francis — 2026-03-17-014956
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
Certificate of Authenticity included