Arctic 60n 130w
Creative Rationale
Over the remote Arctic Ocean northwest of the Yukon Territory, where frigid waters meet the Beaufort Sea, an atmospheric drama unfolds in near-stillness. The exceptionally low pressure system creates dense pools of saturated color that settle like heavy paint at the composition's periphery, while the gentle wind barely disturbs the expansive white breathing space that dominates the center. The bitter cold temperature, running far below normal for this latitude, translates into muted earth tones punctuated by sharp icy accents of cobalt and viridian, with the high humidity adding a sense of atmospheric weight to the color masses.
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
Sam Francis — 2026-04-20-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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