Central Asia 45n 90e
45°N, 90°E · Hilma af Klint · 2026-05-10
Hilma af Klint2026-05-10Hilma af Klint2026
Creative Rationale
Above the highlands of Central Asia, near the borders of Mongolia and western China, the extremely cold temperature creates an ethereal pastel-dominated composition with subtle jewel tone accents, while the low pressure generates smaller, more intimate sacred geometric forms. The gentle southerly wind manifests as softly spiraling circles that drift upward across the canvas, and the arid conditions keep the forms geometric rather than flowing, creating a crystalline meditation on the stark beauty of high-altitude winter landscapes.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.