South America

Creative rationale

Over the Southern Ocean near the Antarctic Peninsula, at 60°S 60°W, this location experiences the harsh atmospheric dynamics of subantarctic waters. The extremely cold temperature of -2.5°C, combined with low pressure of 984.3 hPa and moderate winds from the southwest, creates a brooding, contemplative atmosphere that calls for Rothko's darkest palette. The high humidity of 77% will make these cold tones glow with an inner luminosity, while the low pressure suggests two dominant color bands that fill the canvas with weight and presence.