Region 30n 150e
30°N, 150°E · Bridget Riley · 2026-05-16
Bridget Riley2026-05-16Bridget Riley2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Pacific Ocean east of Japan, where warm currents meet variable atmospheric conditions, this location experiences moderate winds from the south with high humidity and light precipitation. The 6.3 m/s wind speed translates into medium-frequency undulations that create steady optical vibration, while the significant pressure gradient of 41.59 Pa/cell demands tightly packed parallel lines. The cold temperature of 22.5 K calls for Riley's classic black and white palette, with the southerly wind direction at 171 degrees establishing diagonal wave patterns that flow from upper-left to lower-right across the canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.