East Asia 30n 110e
30°N, 110°E · Sam Francis · 2026-03-29
Sam Francis 2026-03-29 Sam Francis 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the South China Sea near the coast of Guangdong Province, an extreme low-pressure system creates a heavy, saturated atmosphere with near-complete humidity and gentle winds. The crushing 915.7 Pa pressure manifests as dense pools of cold blues and earth tones accumulating at the canvas edges, while the minimal 2.1 m/s wind allows only subtle color migration toward the center. The frigid 14.1 K temperature calls for muted cobalt blues with icy accents rather than vibrant primaries, creating a composition where color settles heavily at the periphery, leaving expansive luminous white space to breathe in the center.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.