Arctic 70n 60e

Creative Rationale

Over the Siberian Arctic Ocean, where pack ice meets dark winter waters at 70 degrees north, the atmosphere holds an unusual warmth - nearly 17 degrees above normal for this frozen latitude. The near-saturated air and moderate winds create a contemplative moment in this harsh landscape. I interpret this surprising Arctic warmth through deep burgundies and burnt oranges that seem to breathe against darker fields, with the high humidity creating an inner luminosity that defies the polar coordinates, while gentle wind movement softens all boundaries into Rothko's signature floating forms.