Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at 60 degrees north latitude on the prime meridian, frigid air carries moisture and moderate winds across the polar expanse. The extremely cold temperature of 8.1 K drives my composition toward deep, resonant bass forms - thick circles and heavy geometric masses that anchor the piece with low-frequency visual weight. The moderate wind speed of 12 m/s from the southwest creates a staccato rhythm of medium-sized dynamic shapes flowing diagonally across the canvas, while the high pressure system lifts these forms upward in buoyant ascension, defying the gravitational pull of the arctic cold.
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.
Arctic 60n 0e
Wassily Kandinsky — 2026-04-01-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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