Maritime Continent 30s 170e
30°S, 170°E · Mark Rothko · 2026-03-25
Mark Rothko 2026-03-25 Mark Rothko 2026
Creative Rationale
This location sits in the waters of the Tasman Sea, southwest of New Zealand, where maritime conditions create a contemplative atmospheric mood. The moderate temperature of 23.5K with high humidity of 93% calls for a warm but muted palette that glows with moisture-laden luminosity. The moderate sea-level pressure suggests three distinct color bands, while the 10 m/s wind creates softly vibrating edges between the floating rectangular forms, and the high humidity amplifies the inner glow of each color field.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.