Region 45s 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude, directly on the prime meridian, the atmospheric conditions reveal a dynamic weather system with strong northwesterly winds and significant pressure gradients. The moderate wind speed of 14.9 m/s from 339 degrees creates diagonal sweeping motions across the composition, while the steep pressure gradient of 29.82 Pa/cell generates multiple revealed paint layers with complex overlapping strokes. The positive temperature anomaly of 3.2K above the zonal mean introduces warm underlying colors that break through the cooler surface tones, creating Richter-like depth through concealment and revelation.
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.
Region 45s 0e
Gerhard Richter — 2026-03-30-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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