Arctic 70n 60e
Creative Rationale
Over the Barents Sea north of Russia, in the high Arctic where ice meets open water, the atmospheric conditions reveal a moment of dynamic tension. The low pressure of 989.8 Pa creates heavy, anchored forms that cling to the lower regions of the composition, while the moderate wind of 3.6 m/s from the southeast generates a measured tempo of geometric shapes moving in diagonal harmony. The near-freezing temperature manifests as deep, resonant circular forms and thick linear elements, creating a visual bass note that anchors the entire composition in cold, weighty tones.
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 70n 60e
Wassily Kandinsky — 2026-04-25-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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