Arctic

Creative rationale

Over the Arctic Ocean northwest of Iceland, at 70°N 20°W, harsh winter conditions create a dramatic atmospheric canvas. The moderate winds at 12 m/s drive energetic color explosions outward from the center, while the low pressure system creates dense pools of saturated color accumulating at the composition's edges. The frigid 1.2°C temperature shifts the palette toward muted earth tones with icy blue accents, while the high humidity of 97% adds weight and density to the color fields, leaving luminous white breathing space in the center as Francis often employed in his late works.