North Atlantic 60n 20w
60°N, 20°W · Sam Francis · 2026-03-24
Sam Francis 2026-03-24 Sam Francis 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the North Atlantic between Iceland and Greenland, powerful storm systems clash with Arctic air masses, creating one of Earth's most dynamic weather theaters. The intense low pressure system at 985.2 Pa combined with strong southwesterly winds at 18.3 m/s suggests a vigorous cyclonic disturbance, while the significant temperature anomaly of 12.1 K above normal indicates warm air being pulled northward into this typically frigid region. I've interpreted this atmospheric drama through Sam Francis's visual language of explosive color bursts and dynamic splatters, using deep oceanic blues and storm grays that give way to warm oranges and reds representing the temperature anomaly, with the composition's energy radiating outward from multiple centers like the swirling forces of the storm system itself.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.