Arctic
70°N, 140°E · Mark Tobey · 2026-09-26
Mark Tobey2026-09-26Mark Tobey2026
Creative rationale
Over the Arctic Ocean north of Alaska and eastern Siberia, where sea ice meets open water in the perpetual twilight of polar regions. The dramatically low pressure of 940.1 hPa with steep gradients creates bold, expansive calligraphic gestures, while the surprisingly warm temperature anomaly of 18.1°C above normal suggests unusual atmospheric disturbance, rendered through luminous silver-white marks against a deep blue-black ground. The high humidity of 83% infuses the writing with an inner glow, creating Tobey's characteristic spiritual luminosity as delicate precipitation traces gossamer paths through the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.