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Maritime Continent 15s 80e

15°S, 80°E · Sam Francis · 2026-03-17

maritime-continent-15s-80e weather artwork
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Creative Rationale

Over the maritime continent southeast of Java in the Indian Ocean, where warm tropical waters meet dynamic atmospheric systems, the moderate wind speeds and high humidity create an environment of fluid energy and moisture-laden air. The significant temperature anomaly and moderate pressure gradient inspire a composition where saturated color pools gather at the canvas edges in true Sam Francis style, with energetic splashes and organic forms suggesting the interplay between ocean currents and atmospheric moisture. The high humidity translates to luminous, flowing passages of color that seem to breathe and pulse across the canvas, while the wind's directional force creates dynamic movement that pulls these color fields in sweeping gestures.

Atmospheric Data

Date
2026-03-17
Location
15°S, 80°E (Maritime Continent 15s 80e)
Pressure
1009.4 hPa (gradient: 34.4)
Wind
9.3 m/s from 120°
Temperature
27.1°C (anomaly: 14.8°C)
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
0.4 mm
Visual Interest Score
38.5

Technical Details

Model
Claude Sonnet 4 via Amazon Bedrock
Artist Inspiration
Sam Francis
Weather Source
Open-Meteo API (GFS model)
Format
SVG (2560x1440 viewBox) + PNG
Generated
2026-03-17T02:06:20.140751+00:00
Run ID
2026-03-17-020350

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.