North America 30n 110w

Creative Rationale

Over the Sonoran Desert of Arizona near the border with Mexico, extreme low pressure and moderate westerly winds create a dynamic atmospheric environment with very cold temperatures and dry conditions. The exceptionally low pressure drives heavy pools of saturated color that accumulate at the canvas edges like Francis's late compositions, while the 6 m/s wind from the west pushes explosive splatters and organic forms across the landscape. The frigid -240°C temperature translates to muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents, with the dry 28% humidity preserving expansive luminous white space in the center where the desert's stark beauty breathes.