Tropical South America 15s 70w

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Creative Rationale

Over the high Andes of southern Peru and Bolivia, where extreme altitude creates an otherworldly atmospheric environment, the exceptionally low sea-level pressure and cold temperatures reflect the thin air and harsh conditions of this montane landscape. The moderate wind from the south-southwest and moderate humidity levels, combined with the stark temperature anomaly, inspire a composition of fragmented geometric forms emerging from dense, layered fields—like memories of warmth struggling through the cold, crystalline air of the altiplano. Following Tannahill's approach of palimpsestic layering, I've created overlapping planes of cool blues and purples with occasional warm fragments breaking through, using the pressure gradient to drive the density of marks and the wind direction to guide the subtle diagonal flow of elements across the canvas.

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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.