Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Norwegian Sea in the Arctic Ocean, where the Prime Meridian crosses 60 degrees north latitude, harsh atmospheric conditions create a dramatic interplay of forces. The moderate wind from the south drives energetic color explosions outward from clustered pools, while the extreme cold temperature of 9.1 Kelvin demands muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents rather than warm primaries. The high pressure and humidity manifest as dense, saturated color accumulations that seem to press against the edges of the composition, leaving expansive luminous white space to breathe in the center, embodying the stark beauty of this remote Arctic seascape.
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
Sam Francis — 2026-04-30-210935
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
Certificate of Authenticity included