Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Kazimir Malevich · 2026-05-01
Kazimir Malevich2026-05-01Kazimir Malevich2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the Prime Meridian, where intense atmospheric pressures create stark geometric tensions against the white polar expanse. The high pressure system (1019.3 Pa) manifests as a dense constellation of suprematist forms scattered across the canvas, while the moderate southwest wind (8.8 m/s from 193°) tilts these geometric elements into dynamic diagonal arrangements suggesting movement through the frigid air. The extreme cold temperature (8.9 K) demands a palette dominated by deep blacks and blues, with the high humidity (83%) creating layered overlapping of forms that suggest the heavy moisture content of this arctic atmosphere.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.