South America 60s 60w
60°S, 60°W · Kazimir Malevich · 2026-05-17
Kazimir Malevich2026-05-17Kazimir Malevich2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean near the Antarctic Peninsula, where harsh polar winds meet maritime conditions, the atmospheric data reveals a dynamic low-pressure system with strong southwestern winds and unusually warm temperatures for this frigid region. The low pressure of 982.9 Pa creates a composition dominated by fewer, weightier geometric forms, while the strong 15.1 m/s wind from 214 degrees generates steep diagonal arrangements suggesting urgent movement across the white void. The anomalously warm temperature anomaly of 18K, despite the below-freezing conditions, introduces bold red and yellow elements that clash dramatically with the deep blacks and blues of the polar environment.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.