Europe 30n 15w
30°N, 15°W · Bridget Riley · 2026-07-31
Bridget Riley2026-07-31Bridget Riley2026
Creative Rationale
Over the North Atlantic west of Morocco and the Canary Islands, moderate winds from the northeast create steady atmospheric motion while high humidity suggests maritime conditions near this oceanic coordinate. The wind speed of 8.6 m/s translates into medium-frequency undulations that pulse with optical energy, while the significant pressure gradient demands tightly packed parallel lines that create Riley's characteristic vibrating effects. The cold temperature anomaly calls for her early black-and-white period aesthetic, with the northeast wind direction establishing diagonal wave patterns that flow from upper-right to lower-left across the canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.