Arctic

Creative rationale

Over the Canadian Arctic archipelago northeast of Baffin Island, frigid air masses collide with relatively warm atmospheric disturbances, creating dynamic pressure gradients despite the extreme cold. The moderate wind speed of 6.4 m/s drives color outward from a luminous central void, while the high humidity of 92% creates dense, saturated pools of ultramarine and viridian that accumulate at the canvas edges. The extreme cold temperature of 7.7°C translates to muted earth tones punctuated by sharp icy accents, with the moderate pressure allowing for both concentrated color masses and expansive breathing room in Francis's characteristic style.