Region 45s 0e
Creative Rationale
This artwork represents the atmospheric conditions over the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude, directly south of the African continent in the vast expanse between South Africa and Antarctica. The moderate wind speed of 14.6 m/s from the southwest creates diagonal arrangements of geometric forms tilted at approximately 20-degree angles, suggesting dynamic movement across the canvas. The relatively low pressure of 1009.5 Pa translates into fewer but more substantial geometric forms dominating the composition, while the cold temperature anomaly of 5.2 K drives the palette toward deep blues and blacks with minimal warm colors.
Region 45s 0e
Kazimir Malevich — 2026-04-18-060044