Tropical South America 15s 70w

Creative Rationale

Over the high Andes of southern Peru and Bolivia, where extreme altitude creates an otherworldly atmospheric environment, the data reveals a landscape of mathematical precision despite the harsh conditions. The extremely low sea-level pressure reading of 637.1 Pa with its steep gradient, combined with gentle winds from the northwest and frigid temperatures with high humidity, translates into Riley's signature black-and-white optical vocabulary - tight, densely packed undulating lines that follow the wind's northwest trajectory, creating an intense visual vibration that mirrors the thin, crystalline air of this alpine desert.