Maritime Continent 30s 170e
30°S, 170°E · Sam Francis · 2026-03-23
Sam Francis 2026-03-23 Sam Francis 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Tasman Sea southeast of Australia, where maritime winds sweep across open waters, the atmospheric conditions reveal a dynamic yet balanced system. The moderate easterly winds at 12.6 m/s and high humidity of 84% inspire energetic color fields that pool and flow across the canvas, while the stable pressure and absence of precipitation create space for Sam Francis-style luminous breathing room. The temperature anomaly translates into saturated blues and teals that burst outward from concentrated centers, leaving expansive negative space in the composition's heart.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.