Australasia 60s 100e
60°S, 100°E · Bridget Riley · 2026-03-26
Bridget Riley 2026-03-26 Bridget Riley 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean, far south of Australia at 60 degrees south latitude and 100 degrees east longitude, turbulent atmospheric conditions create a dynamic weather system. The moderate wind speed of 11.4 m/s from the west-southwest, combined with a significant pressure gradient and high humidity, translates into a composition of moderately frequent undulating lines moving diagonally across the canvas. The cold temperature of 1K drives the palette toward Riley's early black-and-white optical work, while the substantial pressure gradient creates densely packed parallel lines that generate intense visual vibration and movement.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.