Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Norwegian Sea in the Arctic Ocean, where the Greenwich meridian meets the 60th parallel north, high pressure creates a dome of atmospheric stillness above the icy waters. The extreme cold of 7.3 Kelvin drives this composition into Hilma af Klint's ethereal pastel realm, with soft rose and powder blue dominating the sacred geometry, while the high pressure manifests as large, encompassing circles and gentle spirals. The moderate northwest wind at 4.6 m/s creates loosely wound spirals that drift across the canvas, and the high humidity of 82% encourages flowing, botanical forms that seem to breathe with organic life despite the arctic setting.
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
Hilma Af Klint — 2026-04-24-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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