Central Asia
45°N, 90°E · Hilma af Klint · 2026-04-24
Hilma af Klint2026-04-24Hilma af Klint2026
Creative rationale
Over the vast steppes of central Asia, where Mongolia meets the Altai mountains at 45°N 90°E, an extraordinary atmospheric moment unfolds with remarkably low pressure creating an almost mystical energy field. The extreme cold of 21.8°C demands ethereal pastels and soft luminous forms, while the moderate northwestern wind at 10.5 m/s guides gentle spiral movements that feel more like sacred breathing than turbulent motion. The dry 28% humidity calls for geometric precision over flowing botanicals, creating crystalline mandala-like structures that echo the frozen clarity of this high-altitude Asian landscape.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.