Arctic 60n 70w
60°N, 70°W · Bridget Riley · 2026-03-26
Bridget Riley 2026-03-26 Bridget Riley 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean northeast of Baffin Island, the extreme cold temperature (-28.8K) combined with very high humidity (97%) and calm winds (2.1 m/s) creates conditions reminiscent of Riley's stark early black-and-white optical works. The moderate pressure gradient translates to measured line density, while the southwest wind direction (221°) dictates diagonal undulations that flow from upper right to lower left. The visual interest score of 36 suggests a composition of medium complexity with controlled optical vibration.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.