Region 45s 0e
45°S, 0°E · Bridget Riley · 2026-08-17
Bridget Riley2026-08-17Bridget Riley2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, where the Roaring Forties generate powerful westerly winds across endless waters. The moderate wind speed of 16.1 m/s creates rhythmic wave patterns, while the low temperature of 3.4K calls for Riley's stark black-and-white optical vocabulary. The significant pressure gradient of 29.62 Pa/cell translates into tightly packed undulating lines that create intense visual vibration, with the wind direction of 258 degrees establishing a diagonal flow across the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.