Region 45s 0e
45°S, 0°E · Piet Mondrian · 2026-06-24
Piet Mondrian2026-06-24Piet Mondrian2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, this location sits in the vast expanse of stormy waters between South Africa and Antarctica. The high pressure gradient of 46.07 Pa/cell creates a dense network of intersecting black lines forming an intricate grid system, while the moderate westerly wind at 11.5 m/s shifts the compositional weight toward the eastern side of the canvas. The extremely cold temperature of 6.6 K makes blue the dominant primary color, with the high humidity of 71% expressed through thick, bold black dividing lines that create a sense of atmospheric density.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.