Arctic 60n 140e
60°N, 140°E · Helen Frankenthaler · 2026-04-02
Helen Frankenthaler 2026-04-02 Helen Frankenthaler 2026
Creative Rationale
Above the Arctic Ocean near the East Siberian Sea, where frigid temperatures and high humidity create an otherworldly atmosphere. The extremely low pressure with strong gradients suggests dynamic weather systems moving through this remote polar region, while the complete absence of precipitation and moderate winds indicate a transitional moment between storm systems. The bitter cold temperature anomaly calls for deep pools of cerulean and teal that seem to freeze at their edges, while the high humidity creates layers of translucent washes that build atmospheric depth across the canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.