Australasia 60s 100e
60°S, 100°E · Norman Lewis · 2026-07-05
Norman Lewis2026-07-05Norman Lewis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Antarctic Ocean far south of Australia at 60 degrees south latitude, harsh winds sweep across turbulent waters under a low-pressure system. The extreme cold with surprisingly warm anomalies creates atmospheric instability, while moderate humidity veils the scene in mist. I interpret this through Lewis's calligraphic abstraction with agitated clusters of silver and white marks flowing southwest across a deep blue-black ground, their density reflecting the low pressure system and their restless energy echoing the 6.3 m/s winds, while cool blues and stark whites capture the subzero temperatures against atmospheric veils of moderate opacity.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.