Maritime Continent 15s 80e
15°S, 80°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-04-10
Gerhard Richter 2026-04-10 Gerhard Richter 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the maritime continent southeast of Java in the Indian Ocean, where warm tropical waters meet complex atmospheric dynamics. The moderate easterly winds at 5.9 m/s drive horizontal squeegee strokes across the canvas, while the significant temperature anomaly of 12.9K creates underlying warm color layers that break through cooler surface tones. The substantial pressure gradient of 39.1 Pa/cell generates multiple revealed layers of paint, creating Richter-like complexity where each drag exposes different color temperatures beneath.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.