Arctic 70n 60e
Creative Rationale
Over the arctic waters north of the Kara Sea, where Siberian winds sweep across the frozen expanse at 70°N, 60°E, atmospheric conditions create a mystical interplay of pressure and moisture. The low pressure system at 985.6 Pa generates bold, expansive calligraphic gestures across a cool blue-black ground, while the extreme cold of -1.7K manifests as silvery-white marks that seem to crystallize from the darkness. The remarkably high humidity of 96% transforms these marks into luminous networks that pulse with ethereal light, creating Tobey's characteristic "white writing" as dense webs of energy that suggest both the microscopic structure of ice crystals and the cosmic dance of arctic storms.
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 70n 60e
Mark Tobey — 2026-05-06-060044
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
Certificate of Authenticity included