Arctic 60n 0e
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at 60 degrees north latitude on the prime meridian, this location sits in the frigid waters between Greenland and Norway, where sea ice and dark waters meet under pale polar light. The extremely cold temperature of 5.6 Kelvin drives a palette of steely blues, winter whites, and cool shadows, while the moderate wind from the northwest creates diagonal gestural energy across the composition. The high sea-level pressure opens up luminous ground that breathes through dense color clusters, and the complete absence of precipitation allows for more open passages between concentrated brushwork areas.
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
Joan Mitchell — 2026-05-05-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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