Arctic 60n 70w
60°N, 70°W · Piet Mondrian · 2026-06-14
Piet Mondrian2026-06-14Piet Mondrian2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Hudson Bay in northern Canada, where arctic air meets the influence of warmer southern currents, this composition captures a moment of atmospheric transition. The moderate pressure gradient of 35.2 Pa/cell creates a balanced grid structure with medium-density black lines, while the extremely cold temperature anomaly of 1.6 K drives blue to dominate the color fields. The gentle 3.0 m/s wind introduces subtle asymmetry favoring the northeastern direction, and the high 88% humidity manifests as thick, bold black dividing lines that structure the geometric harmony.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.