Region 60s 0e
60°S, 0°E · Bridget Riley · 2026-06-27
Bridget Riley2026-06-27Bridget Riley2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean at 60 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, in the harsh Antarctic waters where icebergs drift and katabatic winds howl across the polar frontier. The strong 15.2 m/s winds from the southwest create rapid, tightly compressed wave patterns that vibrate with optical intensity, while the extreme cold temperature of -11.1K demands Riley's early black-and-white aesthetic with stark monochromatic precision. The significant pressure gradient of 7.9 Pa/cell translates to densely packed undulating lines that create maximum visual tension, with the southwest wind direction establishing diagonal wave flows that cascade across the canvas like frozen sound waves in perpetual motion.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.