Arctic 60n 130w
60°N, 130°W · Sam Francis · 2026-03-20
Sam Francis2026-03-20Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the remote Arctic wilderness of northern Canada, where the Mackenzie River delta meets the Beaufort Sea in the Northwest Territories, an extraordinary atmospheric phenomenon unfolds. The extremely low sea-level pressure creates a sense of dramatic compression and weight, while the gentle wind from the southwest suggests subtle movement rather than explosive energy. The severely cold temperature with its significant positive anomaly calls for deep, saturated blues and purples punctuated by unexpected warm accents, reflecting the paradoxical nature of this frigid yet anomalous conditions.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.