Arctic 60n 70w
60°N, 70°W · Hilma af Klint · 2026-07-25
Hilma af Klint2026-07-25Hilma af Klint2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Canadian Arctic archipelago in the Baffin Bay region, where ice meets the turbulent waters between Greenland and the Canadian mainland, atmospheric conditions create a mystical convergence. The moderate sea-level pressure with significant gradients translates into encompassing sacred circles that pulse with energy, while the gentle wind from the northeast creates softly spiraling forms that echo the Earth's rotation. The extremely cold temperature drives a palette dominated by ethereal pastels - powder blues and sage greens - touched by sacred gold, while the near-saturated humidity manifests as flowing, organic botanical forms that seem to breathe with arctic moisture.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.