Region 45°S, 80°E
45°S, 80°E · Kazimir Malevich · 2026-09-21
Kazimir Malevich2026-09-21Kazimir Malevich2026
Creative rationale
Over the Southern Ocean between Antarctica and the Kerguelen Islands, moderate westerly winds at 12.2 m/s from 267 degrees create dynamic diagonal compositions tilting geometric forms across the white expanse. The relatively low pressure of 1001.7 hPa manifests as fewer but more substantial suprematist shapes dominating the canvas, while the cool 9.1°C temperature drives a palette weighted toward deep blues and blacks with strategic red accents. Light precipitation of 0.2 kg/m^2 scatters small rectangular forms like geometric raindrops throughout the composition, creating secondary rhythms against the primary wind-driven diagonals.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.