Region 60°S, 0°E
60°S, 0°E · Bridget Riley · 2026-09-03
Bridget Riley2026-09-03Bridget Riley2026
Creative rationale
Over the Antarctic Ocean at 60 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, where frigid polar winds sweep across the Southern Ocean's turbulent waters. The extreme cold temperature (-15°C with a significant positive anomaly) and moderate wind speed (5.3 m/s from northeast) create a dynamic atmospheric tension that I've translated into Riley's signature black-and-white optical patterns. The moderate pressure gradient and northeast wind direction generate diagonal undulating lines that create intense visual vibration, while the high humidity adds subtle gray variations to break the stark contrast.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.