Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the intersection of the Prime Meridian and 60 degrees North, where the Greenland Sea meets the edge of the polar ice cap, harsh atmospheric forces create a mystical dance of pressure and wind. The moderate sea-level pressure (1004.9 Pa) with its strong gradient manifests as medium-scale sacred circles, while the significant 17 m/s wind from the southeast spirals these forms into tight, clockwise rotations. The extremely cold temperature of 6.1 K calls for ethereal pastels dominating the composition, yet the high 83% humidity transforms geometric perfection into flowing, organic botanical forms that seem to breathe with arctic moisture.
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
Hilma Af Klint — 2026-04-11-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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