Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at 60°N on the Prime Meridian, where frigid air masses create stark atmospheric contrasts. The extremely cold temperature of 8.4 Kelvin demands Riley's early black-and-white optical work, while the moderate wind speed of 8.4 m/s from the south creates medium-frequency undulations that pulse across the canvas. The significant pressure gradient generates tightly packed parallel lines that seem to vibrate with optical intensity, creating a hypnotic field of geometric precision that captures the mathematical beauty of polar atmospheric dynamics.
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
Bridget Riley — 2026-04-30-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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