Arctic
60°N, 0°E · Mark Rothko · 2026-09-19
Mark Rothko2026-09-19Mark Rothko2026
Creative rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean at 60 degrees north latitude on the prime meridian, where relatively warm air masses create an unusual thermal anomaly against the polar backdrop. The moderate temperature of 12.5°C with a significant positive anomaly of 4.6°C calls for warm, glowing fields in deep oranges and reds, while the low pressure of 990.7 hPa suggests two dominant color bands that fill the canvas with contemplative weight. The high humidity of 82% intensifies the inner luminosity of each color field, making them seem to emit their own light, while the moderate wind from the southwest creates gentle, breathing edges between the forms.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.