Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-03-17
Gerhard Richter2026-03-17Gerhard Richter2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the prime meridian, where the extreme cold creates a harsh yet dynamic environment, the atmospheric conditions reveal a story of movement and intensity. The strong winds from the southwest at 16.1 m/s drive energetic horizontal sweeps across the composition, while the low pressure system creates dense, layered formations that seem to press downward through the canvas. The bitter cold temperature of 8.4 K translates into deep blues and stark whites, with the high humidity adding misty, translucent layers that obscure and reveal underlying forms in true Richter fashion.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.