Region 30°N, 60°W
30°N, 60°W · Bridget Riley · 2026-09-03
Bridget Riley2026-09-03Bridget Riley2026
Creative rationale
Over the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Bermuda, moderate winds blow from the southwest while sea-level pressure creates a steep gradient across the warm subtropical waters. The 28.2°C temperature reading with its positive anomaly suggests thermal energy that translates into Riley's warm color progressions, while the 5.2 m/s wind speed calls for medium-frequency undulations that create optical vibration without overwhelming intensity. The significant pressure gradient of 48.67 Pa/cell demands tightly packed parallel lines that compress and expand rhythmically, following the southwest wind direction in diagonal waves that cascade across the portrait canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.