Region 30n 150e
30°N, 150°E · Mark Rothko · 2026-04-16
Mark Rothko 2026-04-16 Mark Rothko 2026
Creative Rationale
Over the western Pacific Ocean east of Japan, where the Kuroshio Current meets cool northern waters, an atmospheric drama unfolds with extremely cold temperatures of 21K creating an otherworldly, contemplative mood. The high humidity of 96% transforms this frigid scene into a luminous meditation, while moderate pressure creates space for three distinct color bands to breathe across the canvas. Light precipitation and gentle winds from the southwest blur the boundaries between these deep, glowing fields of ultramarine, black, and dark forest green.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.