East Asia 45n 130e
45°N, 130°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-04-10
Gerhard Richter 2026-04-10 Gerhard Richter 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Sea of Japan near the Russia-China border, a low-pressure system with steep gradients creates dramatic atmospheric conditions. The moderate easterly wind at 68 degrees drives diagonal paint drags from upper-left toward lower-right, while the significant positive temperature anomaly of 11.5K reveals warm underlying colors breaking through cooler surface layers. The high humidity and light precipitation add textural complexity through multiple overlapping squeegee strokes that expose the rich color stratification beneath.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.