Western Pacific 15n 160e

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Creative Rationale

Over the vast expanse of the central Pacific Ocean, roughly 900 miles northeast of Guam, tropical winds sweep across warm waters under moderate atmospheric pressure. The substantial wind speed of 9.9 m/s from the northeast creates dynamic energy that I've translated into explosive color bursts radiating from multiple centers, while the high humidity of 82% manifests as dense, saturated color pools that seem to bleed and flow into one another. Following Sam Francis's approach of luminous negative space balanced with intense chromatic activity, I've concentrated the most vibrant yellows, magentas, and turquoise blues around the edges and key focal points, allowing the center to breathe with translucent washes that suggest the moisture-laden tropical atmosphere.

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.