Australasia 60s 100e

Creative Rationale

Over the stormy Southern Ocean near the Antarctic Circle, southeast of the Kerguelen Islands, intense low pressure and near-freezing temperatures create a dramatic atmospheric event. The extremely low pressure of 980.2 Pa drives heavy saturated color pools that accumulate at the canvas edges like storm systems, while the moderate wind from the north creates energetic splatters and gestural marks that burst outward from these dense accumulations. The high humidity and cold temperatures are interpreted through muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents, with expansive luminous white space dominating the center to reflect the raw, elemental power of this remote polar region.