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Sahel Haboob 13n 3e

13°N, 3°E · Hilma af Klint · 2026-05-05

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Creative Rationale

Over the Sahel region of West Africa at 13°N 3°E, where the desert meets the grasslands, a haboob dust storm creates mystical atmospheric conditions with strong easterly winds and low humidity. The moderate pressure gradient and warm temperature anomaly inspire large sacred geometric forms in deep saturated colors, while the dry conditions and powerful winds generate tight spirals and minimal organic flow. The high visual interest score calls for a complex composition of nested circles and geometric patterns that evoke both the spiritual traditions of the region and the dramatic meteorological forces at play.

Atmospheric Data

Date
2026-05-05
Location
13°N, 3°E (Sahel Haboob 13n 3e)
Pressure
1004 hPa (gradient: 29.8)
Wind
13.6 m/s from 85°
Temperature
36°C (anomaly: 3.6°C)
Humidity
24%
Precipitation
0.2 mm
Visual Interest Score
9

Technical Details

Model
Claude Sonnet 4 via Amazon Bedrock
Artist Inspiration
Hilma af Klint
Weather Source
Open-Meteo API (GFS model)
Format
SVG (1920x1920 viewBox) + PNG
Generated
2026-05-05T16:56:29.074612+00:00
Run ID
2026-05-05-165139-hak

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.