Region 30n 60w
30°N, 60°W · Sam Francis · 2026-05-14
Sam Francis2026-05-14Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
This location sits over the Atlantic Ocean northeast of the Caribbean islands, in subtropical waters where the trade winds meet warmer currents. The high pressure system creates dense pools of saturated color accumulating at the canvas edges, while the moderate southerly wind drives energetic splatters and bursts radiating outward from multiple centers. The warm temperature anomaly translates to vivid primary colors—blazing cadmium reds and electric blues—while the high humidity adds a sense of atmospheric density and layered transparency throughout the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.