South America 60s 60w
60°S, 60°W · Bridget Riley · 2026-06-17
Bridget Riley2026-06-17Bridget Riley2026
Creative Rationale
Over the frigid waters of the South Atlantic near the Antarctic Peninsula at 60°S, 60°W, a complex weather system creates striking atmospheric tension. The moderate wind speed of 11.3 m/s from the southwest translates into medium-frequency undulating patterns, while the significant pressure gradient demands tightly packed parallel lines that create intense optical vibration. The extremely cold temperature anomaly of -0.8K calls for Riley's signature black and white geometric precision, with the southwest wind direction establishing diagonal wave patterns that flow from upper right to lower left across the canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.