Tropical South America 15s 70w

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Creative Rationale

This artwork interprets atmospheric conditions over the high Andes of southern Peru or northern Bolivia, where the extreme altitude creates an otherworldly climate with bitter cold temperatures and thin air, yet paradoxically high humidity from nearby cloud formations. The exceptionally low sea-level pressure reading of 636.6 Pa reflects the rarified atmosphere at this mountainous elevation, while the gentle southwesterly wind and absence of precipitation suggest a moment of crystalline stillness in this harsh environment. I've translated these conditions into a Mondrian-inspired composition where the severe cold drives deep blue dominance, the high humidity creates softened edges through subtle gradients, and the light wind energy manifests as delicate asymmetric shifts in the geometric grid structure.

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.