Region 45s 0e

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Creative Rationale

Over the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude along the Prime Meridian, where the Roaring Forties meet the vast expanse between Africa and Antarctica, strong westerly winds drive across endless waters. The high pressure system and significant wind speed of 11.6 m/s from the west create a dynamic tension, while the extreme cold and high humidity suggest a harsh, saturated environment where color must fight against the austere conditions. Following Sam Francis's approach to explosive energy contained within structured space, I've created bold color bursts that pool at the canvas edges while leaving breathing room in the center, with the wind's westerly direction driving the composition's flow and the high humidity creating soft, bleeding transitions between saturated blues and warming accent colors.

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.