South America 60s 60w
60°S, 60°W · Wassily Kandinsky · 2026-07-09
Wassily Kandinsky2026-07-09Wassily Kandinsky2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean near the Antarctic Peninsula at 60°S 60°W, this location experiences the fierce westerly winds and dynamic low-pressure systems characteristic of the roaring sixties. The moderate wind speed of 19.4 m/s creates a staccato visual tempo with many small geometric forms scattered across the composition, while the low pressure of 988.4 Pa anchors heavier shapes toward the bottom of the canvas. The near-freezing temperature manifests as deep bass circles and thick rectangular forms in bold blues and blacks, with the westerly wind direction establishing a strong diagonal movement from right to left across the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.