North America 45n 120w

Creative Rationale

Over the Cascade Range in Washington State, where ancient volcanic peaks meet the Pacific Northwest's misty forests, the atmospheric conditions reveal a story of gentle contemplation and sacred geometry. The extremely low pressure creates vast, encompassing circles that speak to the mystical forces at work in this landscape, while the calm winds generate open, slowly spiraling forms rather than tight vortices. The cold temperature shifts the palette toward Hilma af Klint's ethereal pastels - soft roses and powder blues dominate, with touches of sacred gold threading through like divine light. The moderate humidity brings forth subtle biomorphic elements that echo the region's lush botanical life, creating forms that hover between geometric perfection and organic growth.