Arctic 60n 70w
60°N, 70°W · Kazimir Malevich · 2026-07-15
Kazimir Malevich2026-07-15Kazimir Malevich2026
Creative Rationale
Over the frozen waters of Baffin Bay in the Canadian Arctic, where sea ice meets the stark polar atmosphere, extraordinary weather conditions create a scene of geometric tension. The significantly low pressure system (996.9 Pa) combined with moderate winds from the northeast and an unusual warm temperature anomaly of 14.1K above normal translates into a suprematist composition dominated by fewer, heavier geometric forms arranged in dynamic diagonals. The 95% humidity and absence of precipitation calls for bold primary colors floating in commanding white space, with shapes tilted at moderate angles to express the wind's directional force from 34 degrees.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.