Region 60s 0e

Creative Rationale

Over the Southern Ocean at 60 degrees south latitude, directly south of the Atlantic basin, fierce winds sweep across the icy waters in one of Earth's most remote and turbulent regions. The extremely high humidity of 92% and notable temperature anomaly create perfect conditions for Frankenthaler's signature bleeding technique - translucent washes of cool blues and teals pool and spread across the canvas like watercolor on wet paper. The strong westerly winds at 293 degrees drive diagonal flows of color from upper right to lower left, while the moderate pressure gradient creates gentle undulating movements through the composition, evoking the rolling swells of the Antarctic seas.