Arctic 60n 130w
60°N, 130°W · Hilma af Klint · 2026-07-08
Hilma af Klint2026-07-08Hilma af Klint2026
Creative Rationale
Over the remote arctic waters northwest of Great Slave Lake in the Canadian Arctic, extreme cold meets near-saturated atmospheric conditions in a landscape of ethereal beauty. The extremely low pressure (893.5 Pa) calls for expansive, encompassing sacred geometry, while the bitter cold (-264°C) demands soft ethereal pastels to dominate the composition. The near-complete humidity (98%) transforms these geometric forms into flowing, organic botanical shapes that seem to breathe and pulse with mystical energy, creating spirals and concentric circles that mirror the gentle wind patterns across this frozen wilderness.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.