Region 45°S, 80°E

Creative rationale

This artwork represents the atmospheric conditions over the Southern Ocean, southeast of the Kerguelen Islands in the remote sub-Antarctic waters. The moderate wind speed of 14.8 m/s creates medium-frequency undulating patterns that flow diagonally across the canvas, following the southwest wind direction of 201 degrees. The extremely cold temperature of 5.6°C drives the composition into Riley's classic black and white optical territory, with precise geometric waves that create intense visual vibration through calculated repetition and spacing.