Western Pacific 15n 160e
15°N, 160°E · Mark Rothko · 2026-04-05
Mark Rothko 2026-04-05 Mark Rothko 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the western Pacific Ocean northeast of Palau and southeast of Guam, where warm tropical waters meet shifting atmospheric pressures. The moderate temperature of 26.5K with a significant positive anomaly creates a contemplative warmth, while the moderate pressure of 1009.4 Pa calls for three breathing bands of color. The high humidity of 76% demands luminous, glowing fields that seem to emit their own light, with gentle wind-softened edges that vibrate subtly across the canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.