Central Asia
45°N, 50°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-05-03
Gerhard Richter2026-05-03Gerhard Richter2026
Creative rationale
Over the vast steppes of Kazakhstan, where continental winds sweep across endless grasslands, the atmosphere tells a story of layered complexity. The northwest wind at nearly 10 m/s drives bold diagonal sweeps across the canvas, while the significant pressure gradient creates multiple revealed layers of paint-like forms. The temperature anomaly of 3.2°C above normal brings warm underlying colors that push through cooler surface tones, creating the kind of depth and revelation characteristic of Richter's squeegee technique.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.