Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Sam Francis · 2026-07-19
Sam Francis2026-07-19Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the icy Arctic Ocean at 60 degrees north latitude on the prime meridian, where Greenland's eastern coast meets the perpetual chill of polar waters. The moderate wind from the northwest drives energetic splatters of color outward from concentrated pools, while the high pressure creates dense accumulations of saturated hues at the canvas edges. The extreme cold temperature transforms the palette into muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents, with substantial white breathing space dominating the center as Francis would compose in calmer atmospheric moments.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.