Arctic 60n 70w
Creative Rationale
Over the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, where Baffin Bay meets the Labrador Sea, the atmosphere holds an extraordinary stillness beneath crushing high pressure and near-saturated air. The extreme cold creates a crystalline clarity that I've interpreted through Riley's signature undulating patterns, using cool blues and whites that seem to vibrate against deeper arctic tones. The minimal wind and zero precipitation translate into precise, controlled optical rhythms that pulse gently across the vertical canvas, while the high humidity becomes a shimmer of overlapping translucent waves that create depth and atmospheric density.
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 70w
Bridget Riley — 2026-03-17-022831
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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