South America 60s 60w

Creative Rationale

Over the Southern Ocean near the Antarctic Peninsula, where frigid waters meet violent westerly winds, the atmosphere churns with raw energy. The strong 9.7 m/s wind from the west drives aggressive diagonal slashes across the composition, while the sub-zero temperature shifts de Kooning's typical flesh palette toward icy whites and stark blacks. The high humidity of 85% creates pooling effects where colors bleed and run together with visceral intensity.