Region 30n 60w
30°N, 60°W · Bridget Riley · 2026-08-17
Bridget Riley2026-08-17Bridget Riley2026
Creative Rationale
This location sits over the Atlantic Ocean northeast of the Caribbean, where tropical waters meet Atlantic currents. The moderate wind speed of 6.9 m/s from the north creates steady undulating patterns, while the significant pressure gradient demands tightly packed parallel lines that seem to vibrate across the canvas. The extremely cold temperature anomaly calls for Riley's classic black and white optical approach, with precise geometric waves flowing vertically downward following the near-northerly wind direction.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.