Arctic 60n 0e
60°N, 0°E · Hilma af Klint · 2026-07-25
Hilma af Klint2026-07-25Hilma af Klint2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at the intersection of the Prime Meridian and 60 degrees North, where the Greenland Sea meets the edge of permanent ice. The extremely cold temperature of 13.6 K (-260°F) calls for ethereal pastels that speak to the mystical qualities of this frozen realm, while the high humidity of 94% transforms geometric forms into flowing, organic shapes that mirror ice crystal formations. The moderate wind from the southwest creates gentle spirals that open and breathe rather than tighten, and the low pressure manifests as intimate, nested circles that draw the viewer inward toward sacred mysteries.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.