Arctic 60n 130w
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean north of Canada's Mackenzie Delta, extreme atmospheric conditions create a landscape of intense contrasts. The extremely low sea-level pressure combined with a steep gradient suggests dramatic atmospheric movement, while the modest wind speed and high humidity create a sense of controlled tension. The bitter cold temperature anomaly calls for Riley's stark black-and-white optical patterns, with the wind direction from the southwest driving diagonal undulations that slice across the canvas, their frequency calibrated to the gentle but persistent 2.3 m/s wind speed and their density reflecting the dramatic pressure variations.
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 130w
Bridget Riley — 2026-04-17-060044
Ships worldwide via theprintspace
Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
Certificate of Authenticity included