Arctic 60n 140e
60°N, 140°E · Hilma af Klint · 2026-05-10
Hilma af Klint2026-05-10Hilma af Klint2026
Creative Rationale
This arctic location sits in the remote Siberian Arctic Ocean, northeast of the New Siberian Islands in one of Earth's most isolated polar regions. The extremely low pressure of 919 Pa creates vast, encompassing sacred geometries that dominate the composition, while the gentle 2.8 m/s wind from the south generates slow, open spirals that breathe across the canvas. The frigid 1.2 K temperature calls for an ethereal palette of soft pastels - powder blues, pale roses, and silvery whites - while the high 85% humidity transforms these geometric forms into flowing, organic shapes that suggest ice crystals and polar botanical mysteries.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.