Region 45°S, 0°E
45°S, 0°E · Piet Mondrian · 2026-08-31
Piet Mondrian2026-08-31Piet Mondrian2026
Creative rationale
Over the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, rough seas churn under stormy skies where the Roaring Forties meet Antarctic waters. The high pressure gradient of 20.59 Pa creates a dense network of bold black divisions, while the extreme cold temperature of 7.1°C shifts the composition toward blue dominance with minimal red presence. The strong 16.2 m/s westerly wind creates heavy asymmetric weighting toward the right side of the canvas, and the 94% humidity translates into thick, prominent black grid lines that slice through white space with architectural authority.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.