Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Hilma af Klint · 2026-06-11
Hilma af Klint2026-06-11Hilma af Klint2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the intersection of the Prime Meridian and 60 degrees north latitude, where the Greenland Sea meets the Norwegian Sea, the atmospheric conditions reveal a complex dance of maritime forces. The moderate pressure gradient and strong southwesterly winds inspire tight, clockwise spirals that echo the cyclonic motion overhead, while the extremely cold temperature of -262°C shifts the palette toward ethereal pastels with touches of sacred gold. The high humidity of 88% calls forth flowing, botanical forms that seem to breathe and pulse like living organisms suspended between ice and sky.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.