Arctic 70n 140e
70°N, 140°E · Mark Tobey · 2026-05-06
Mark Tobey 2026-05-06 Mark Tobey 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean north of Siberia, where the Laptev Sea meets the permanent ice pack, extreme cold and moderate pressure create conditions for dense atmospheric activity. The bitter -10K temperature calls for a cool blue-black ground with silvery marks, while the low 940Pa pressure demands bold calligraphic gestures, and 78% humidity adds a subtle luminous glow to the white writing that fills every corner of this frozen seascape.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.