Arctic 70n 140e
70°N, 140°E · Sam Francis · 2026-08-26
Sam Francis2026-08-26Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean north of the East Siberian Sea, where extreme cold meets dynamic atmospheric turbulence, this composition captures the raw energy of polar weather systems. The exceptionally low pressure (944.9 Pa) drives heavy accumulations of saturated color pooling at the canvas edges, while moderate winds from the southwest propel explosive splatters and gestural marks across the luminous white expanse. The bitter cold temperature (-266°C) shifts the palette toward muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents, with the 75% humidity creating soft, bleeding edges where colors merge and flow.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.