Arctic
60°N, 40°E · Piet Mondrian · 2026-04-27
Piet Mondrian2026-04-27Piet Mondrian2026
Creative rationale
Over the Barents Sea north of Archangel, Russia, harsh arctic conditions create a dynamic atmospheric composition. The extremely high humidity of 99% and moderate precipitation translate into bold, thick black dividing lines that fragment the canvas into numerous cells, while the cold temperature of 4°C drives blue to dominate the color palette. The moderate wind speed from the northeast creates a subtle asymmetric shift, concentrating more geometric activity toward the upper right portion of the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.