South America
60°S, 60°W · Bridget Riley · 2026-09-20
Bridget Riley2026-09-20Bridget Riley2026
Creative rationale
This location sits in the remote Southern Ocean southeast of the Falkland Islands, where Antarctic waters meet the South Atlantic in one of Earth's most isolated regions. The moderate wind speed of 6.9 m/s from the southwest creates steady undulations, while the steep pressure gradient of 17.39 hPa/cell demands tightly packed parallel lines that vibrate with optical intensity. The frigid temperature of -5.7°C calls for Riley's classic black and white palette, with precise geometric patterns that create the illusion of movement across this desolate seascape.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.