Arctic 70n 140e
70°N, 140°E · Wassily Kandinsky · 2026-05-06
Wassily Kandinsky 2026-05-06 Wassily Kandinsky 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the remote Arctic Ocean north of Siberia, extreme low pressure creates a heavy atmospheric weight while moderate winds from the south-southwest generate rhythmic motion. The bitter cold temperatures inspire deep, bass-like circular forms anchored by gravity, while the substantial humidity adds density to the composition. Following Kandinsky's visual music principles, I've created a dynamic geometric symphony where heavy circles and rectangles settle toward the bottom third of the canvas, driven by the low pressure, while moderate wind speeds generate a measured tempo of medium-sized shapes moving along southwest-to-northeast diagonals.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.