Arctic 60n 140e
60°N, 140°E · Bridget Riley · 2026-04-17
Bridget Riley 2026-04-17 Bridget Riley 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean northeast of Siberia, where frigid temperatures of -2.4K create a harsh polar environment, the atmospheric conditions manifest as a study in controlled optical tension. The moderate wind speed of 4.3 m/s translates into measured undulating frequencies, while the significant pressure gradient of 42.74 Pa/cell demands tightly packed parallel lines that create Riley's signature visual vibration. Given the extreme cold, I've chosen her early black-and-white aesthetic with subtle blue undertones, arranging precise chevron patterns that flow diagonally following the 109-degree wind direction.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.