Central Asia 45n 90e
45°N, 90°E · Hilma af Klint · 2026-06-11
Hilma af Klint2026-06-11Hilma af Klint2026
Creative Rationale
Over the vast steppes of central Asia, where Mongolia meets the Tibetan plateau, the atmosphere reveals an otherworldly composition of extreme cold and aridity. The exceptionally low sea-level pressure creates expansive sacred geometries that spiral outward from multiple centers, while the moderate northwest wind guides these forms into gentle clockwise rotations. The frigid temperature of 32.2 K transforms the palette into soft ethereal pastels - rose quartz, powder blues, and sage greens - with minimal humidity keeping the forms geometric rather than organically flowing, punctuated by sacred gold elements that represent the eternal amidst the harsh terrestrial conditions.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.