Region 45°S, 0°E
45°S, 0°E · Norman Lewis · 2026-09-28
Norman Lewis2026-09-28Norman Lewis2026
Creative rationale
Over the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude, directly on the Prime Meridian, fierce westerly winds sweep across the vast expanse between Africa and Antarctica. The moderate pressure of 1012.3 hPa with its steep gradient, combined with brisk 12.0 m/s winds from the northwest and near-saturated air at 98% humidity, creates a dynamic maritime atmosphere where moisture and movement dominate. I've interpreted this as dense processions of calligraphic marks flowing diagonally across a deep blue-black ground, with the high humidity manifesting as layered veils that soften and blur the gestural notations, while the cool 8.2°C temperature drives a palette of silver-whites and cerulean against the dark oceanic field.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.