Maritime Continent

Creative rationale

Over the Southern Ocean southwest of Australia, this location experiences intense low pressure and cold temperatures with high winds and humidity. The frigid 9°C temperature with its significant anomaly calls for Rothko's deepest contemplative blues and blacks, while the low pressure creates two heavy bands that dominate the canvas. The strong 10.9 m/s winds blur the boundaries between color fields, and the 87% humidity makes these dark colors glow with an inner luminescence despite their cool nature.