Central America Caribbean 15n 90w
15°N, 90°W · Helen Frankenthaler · 2026-05-28
Helen Frankenthaler2026-05-28Helen Frankenthaler2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Guatemala, an unusual atmospheric condition creates a scene of ethereal tranquility where exceptionally high humidity meets gentle precipitation and unusually cool temperatures for the tropical region. The nearly saturated air at 93% humidity translates into deeply translucent color washes that layer and pool with dreamlike softness, while the light precipitation of 2.1 kg/m² creates concentrated areas where salmon pinks and teals gather and spread. The surprisingly cool 18.5K temperature anomaly manifests as cerulean and lavender stains bleeding across the canvas, their edges soft and undefined, while the gentle southeast wind at 0.9 m/s guides the color flows in subtle diagonal drifts across this luminous seascape of soaked pigment.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.