Sahara Sahel 15n 40e

Creative Rationale

Above the Sahara Desert in the Chad-Sudan border region, atmospheric forces create a dramatic interplay of warm earth tones and cooling moisture. The moderate wind from the northwest carries desert dust while unexpected humidity and light precipitation suggest the influence of distant weather systems, creating an otherworldly blend of arid heat and atmospheric moisture. This contrast between the harsh desert environment and the surprising presence of water vapor inspires layered washes of ochre, sienna, and dusty blues that bleed and merge like Frankenthaler's stained canvases, with the wind's energy driving diagonal flows across the composition.