Region 60s 0e
60°S, 0°E · Sam Francis · 2026-07-30
Sam Francis2026-07-30Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean at 60 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, this is the heart of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current where fierce westerly winds drive endless swells around the frozen continent. The moderate wind speed of 14.1 m/s creates energetic but controlled splatters that burst outward from central pools, while the low pressure of 980 Pa manifests as heavy, saturated color accumulations that seem to drip and pool at the canvas edges. The extremely cold temperature of -1.6 K shifts the palette toward muted earth tones and icy blues, with only hints of the vivid primaries breaking through like brief moments of sunlight piercing Antarctic storm clouds.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.