Region 30n 60w
30°N, 60°W · Sam Francis · 2026-06-12
Sam Francis2026-06-12Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Atlantic Ocean east of Bermuda, moderate winds push against stable atmospheric pressure while warm temperatures and high humidity create a dynamic yet balanced environment. The 4.8 m/s westerly wind drives energetic color bursts that radiate outward from multiple centers, while the stable pressure allows for dense pools of saturated color to accumulate at the canvas edges. The warm temperature anomaly translates into vibrant cadmium reds and ultramarine blues that splash across the composition, leaving expansive luminous white breathing space in the center where Francis's characteristic negative space dominates.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.