Central Asia 45n 90e
45°N, 90°E · Sam Francis · 2026-06-26
Sam Francis2026-06-26Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the vast steppes of central Kazakhstan and the Altai Mountains region, extreme cold meets moderate winds in a landscape of dramatic atmospheric contrasts. The exceptionally low temperature of 28.6 K (-244°C) with its significant anomaly drives a palette of muted earth tones punctuated by icy accents, while the 10.8 m/s northwest wind creates energetic splatters that explode outward from concentrated pools. The very low pressure and minimal humidity manifest as heavy color accumulations at the canvas edges, leaving expansive luminous white space in the center to breathe.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.