Arctic 60n 70w
60°N, 70°W · Gerhard Richter · 2026-07-24
Gerhard Richter2026-07-24Gerhard Richter2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Baffin Bay waters between Greenland and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, extreme atmospheric conditions create a dramatic scene of layered complexity. The significant temperature anomaly of 15.1K above normal drives warm underlying colors that push through cooler surface layers, while the moderate wind from the northeast creates diagonal paint drags sweeping from upper-right to lower-left. The steep pressure gradient of 21.28 Pa/cell reveals multiple paint layers through bold squeegee strokes, with the near-saturated humidity adding depth and richness to the color interactions.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.