Western Pacific 15n 160e
15°N, 160°E · Yayoi Kusama · 2026-05-14
Yayoi Kusama2026-05-14Yayoi Kusama2026
Creative Rationale
This piece represents the vast Western Pacific waters northeast of Papua New Guinea, where warm tropical air meets the endless ocean horizon. The moderate wind speed of 8.4 m/s creates a medium-density field of Kusama-inspired dots that pulse across the canvas like cosmic particles in motion, while the high humidity of 83% generates dense overlapping circular nets that suggest the moisture-laden atmosphere. The warm 27.4°C temperature and significant positive anomaly drive a palette of vivid yellows and oranges against deep contrasting backgrounds, creating the infinite, obsessive repetition that defines Kusama's vision of dots expanding into cosmic infinity.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.