Region 30n 150e
Creative Rationale
Over the Pacific Ocean east of Japan, where warm currents meet cooler air masses, this atmospheric snapshot captures a moment of gentle tension. The moderate wind speed of 6.2 m/s from the southeast creates controlled but energetic dispersal of color, while the high pressure system generates dense, saturated pools that accumulate around the composition's periphery. The cool temperature of 20K translates into a palette dominated by deep ultramarines and viridian greens, with bursts of warmer cadmium tones suggesting the underlying oceanic energy, all floating in Francis's signature luminous white space that breathes through the center like morning mist over the Pacific.
License: This artwork is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.
Region 30n 150e
Sam Francis — 2026-04-30-210935
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Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm
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