Region 60s 0e
60°S, 0°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-06-10
Gerhard Richter2026-06-10Gerhard Richter2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean in the Antarctic region, where fierce westerly winds sweep across the icy waters at nearly 60 degrees south latitude, intense atmospheric dynamics create a turbulent canvas of weather. The strong southwest winds at 8.4 m/s combined with a steep pressure gradient and extremely high humidity inspire bold diagonal squeegee strokes that drag from the lower-left across the full canvas, revealing multiple layers of paint beneath. The significant positive temperature anomaly of 19.9 K above normal suggests warmer underlying colors breaking through the cooler surface layers, creating the complex color revelations characteristic of Richter's technique.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.