Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Bridget Riley · 2026-06-17
Bridget Riley2026-06-17Bridget Riley2026
Creative Rationale
This arctic location sits at the intersection of the prime meridian and 60 degrees north latitude, placing it in the frigid waters between Norway and Greenland in the Norwegian Sea. The extreme cold temperature of 10.6 K (-262°C) combined with moderate wind speed creates a harsh, crystalline environment that calls for Riley's stark black-and-white geometric precision. The moderate wind speed translates to medium-frequency undulations while the significant pressure gradient demands tightly packed, dense line formations that create intense optical vibration across the vertical canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.