Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-07-07
Gerhard Richter2026-07-07Gerhard Richter2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the intersection of the Prime Meridian and 60° North, where the frigid waters meet the polar atmosphere, extreme cold and dynamic wind patterns create a landscape of harsh beauty. The northwest wind at 9 m/s drives diagonal sweeping motions across this composition, while the significant temperature anomaly of 7.8K warmer than normal reveals unexpected warmth beneath the cold surface layers. The moderate pressure gradient creates multiple visible paint layers, each representing different atmospheric strata, with the 72% humidity adding a dense, saturated quality to the color interactions.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.