Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the Prime Meridian, where frigid air meets the sea, extreme cold dominates with temperatures far below the polar average. The moderate wind from the southeast creates steady atmospheric movement, while high humidity suggests moisture-laden air despite the absence of active precipitation. I've interpreted this harsh Arctic environment through Riley's early black-and-white optical vocabulary, using the 11.7 m/s wind speed to generate medium-frequency undulating chevron patterns that flow diagonally from southeast to northwest, matching the wind direction of 162 degrees.
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
Bridget Riley — 2026-04-17-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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