Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Piet Mondrian · 2026-06-24
Piet Mondrian2026-06-24Piet Mondrian2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at 60°N on the prime meridian, this location sits in the harsh polar waters where Greenland meets the vast ice-covered sea. The extremely cold temperature of 12.2 K (-261°C) demands a blue-dominated composition, while the high pressure gradient of 40.97 Pa/cell creates a dense network of intersecting black lines forming many small rectangular cells. The high humidity of 91% translates to bold, thick black dividing lines, and the moderate wind speed from the west-northwest creates a subtle asymmetric balance with more visual weight shifted toward the right side of the canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.