Maritime Continent 15s 80e
Creative Rationale
Over the Maritime Continent southeast of Java in the Indian Ocean, warm tropical air carries high humidity and moderate winds from the southeast. The elevated temperature anomaly and substantial moisture content suggest active convective processes, while the moderate pressure gradient creates gentle but persistent atmospheric motion. I've translated this into undulating wave patterns that pulse with the rhythm of tropical circulation, using warm coral and turquoise gradients to represent the heat anomaly, with overlapping chevron formations that create optical vibrations mimicking the humid, dynamic atmosphere.
License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.
Maritime Continent 15s 80e
Bridget Riley — 2026-03-17-022831
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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