Arctic
60°N, 70°W · Piet Mondrian · 2026-09-17
Piet Mondrian2026-09-17Piet Mondrian2026
Creative rationale
This arctic location sits over the Davis Strait between Greenland and Baffin Island, where frigid waters meet the warming influence of atmospheric currents. The moderate pressure gradient of 40.34 hPa/cell creates a balanced grid density with medium-sized rectangular fields, while the remarkably warm temperature anomaly of 14.8°C above normal shifts the composition toward red dominance despite the arctic setting. The high humidity of 79% translates to bold, thick black dividing lines, and the gentle westerly wind of 3.7 m/s introduces subtle asymmetry without overwhelming the composition's balance.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.