Tropical South America 15s 70w
15°S, 70°W · Sam Francis · 2026-03-19
Sam Francis2026-03-19Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia, where extreme altitude creates thin atmosphere and harsh conditions, the data reveals an unusual atmospheric state with very low pressure, high humidity, and significant temperature anomalies. The minimal wind and absence of precipitation suggest a moment of suspended tension in this rarefied mountain air. I'm interpreting this as a Sam Francis-inspired composition where intense color pools concentrate at the edges while leaving luminous breathing space in the center, with the extreme conditions manifesting as bold, saturated bursts of color that seem to struggle against the thin atmosphere.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.