Arctic
60°N, 0°E · Hilma af Klint · 2026-09-14
Hilma af Klint2026-09-14Hilma af Klint2026
Creative rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at 60°N on the prime meridian, where the Greenland Sea meets the edge of the polar ice cap, atmospheric forces create a mystical dance of pressure and moisture. The moderate pressure of 1015.4 hPa with its significant gradient manifests as medium-scale sacred circles, while the 9.3 m/s wind from the southeast spins these forms into contemplative spirals. The extremely cold temperature of 12.8°C calls forth ethereal pastels - soft roses and powder blues - while the 90% humidity transforms geometric precision into flowing, organic botanical forms that seem to breathe with arctic moisture.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.