Arctic 70n 60e
70°N, 60°E · Bridget Riley · 2026-06-01
Bridget Riley2026-06-01Bridget Riley2026
Creative Rationale
Over the remote Arctic Ocean northeast of Russia, where the Kara Sea meets the pack ice, an unusual warm anomaly creates dynamic atmospheric conditions with moderate winds from the northeast and high humidity suggesting nearby moisture sources. The temperature anomaly of 17.7K above normal transforms Riley's typically cold geometric precision into a warm color progression, while the 9.4 m/s wind speed generates medium-frequency undulations that create optical vibration across the canvas. The significant pressure gradient manifests as tightly packed parallel lines that shift from coral through pink to lavender and blue, following Riley's systematic color sequencing to capture this Arctic thermal disturbance.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.