Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Sam Francis · 2026-04-09
Sam Francis 2026-04-09 Sam Francis 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the intersection of the Prime Meridian and 60 degrees North, fierce winds sweep across the polar waters where sea ice meets open ocean. The moderate pressure of 1010.1 Pa with its significant gradient creates dynamic tension, while the extreme cold of 7.1 K demands muted earth tones punctuated by icy blues and whites. The strong 11.3 m/s winds from the south-southeast drive explosive splatters of color outward from multiple focal points, with the high humidity of 94% manifesting as dense, saturated color pools that accumulate at the canvas edges, leaving luminous breathing space in the composition's heart.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.