Arctic 60n 70w
60°N, 70°W · Gerhard Richter · 2026-05-03
Gerhard Richter2026-05-03Gerhard Richter2026
Creative Rationale
Over the frigid waters of Baffin Bay between Greenland and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, a complex atmospheric system creates layers of visual intensity through wind and pressure dynamics. The moderate northeast wind at 8.5 m/s drives diagonal squeegee strokes from upper-right to lower-left, while the significant pressure gradient of 35.3 Pa/cell creates multiple revealed layers of paint beneath. The remarkable temperature anomaly of +16.2K above normal and near-saturation humidity inspire warm underlying colors breaking through cooler surface tones.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.