Region 45s 0e
45°S, 0°E · Piet Mondrian · 2026-04-03
Piet Mondrian 2026-04-03 Piet Mondrian 2026
Creative Rationale
This composition represents the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude on the prime meridian, a turbulent maritime region known for its fierce winds and dynamic weather systems. The high pressure gradient of 22.25 Pa/cell translates into a dense network of bold black lines creating numerous small rectangular cells, while the extreme cold temperature of 11.6 K demands blue as the dominant primary color throughout the composition. The strong 15.9 m/s wind from the northwest creates a heavily asymmetric layout weighted toward the upper-left quadrant, and the very high 93% humidity manifests as thick, bold black dividing lines that fragment the canvas into a complex grid system.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.