Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at 60 degrees north latitude on the Prime Meridian, frigid temperatures of -266°C create an atmosphere of profound cold and isolation. The extremely low temperature drives a palette of deep ultramarine blues and near-blacks, while the high humidity of 94% infuses these dark colors with an inner luminosity that seems to glow against the arctic void. The moderate sea-level pressure suggests three contemplative bands floating in space, with the 13.8 m/s wind creating soft, breathing edges between the color fields that vibrate like the aurora against the polar night.
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
Mark Rothko — 2026-04-16-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
Certificate of Authenticity included