Equatorial Atlantic 0n 30w
0°N, 30°W · Helen Frankenthaler · 2026-07-10
Helen Frankenthaler2026-07-10Helen Frankenthaler2026
Creative Rationale
Over the equatorial Atlantic west of the African coast, where warm trade winds carry moisture across open ocean waters, this atmospheric moment captures moderate pressure gradients and high humidity without precipitation. The 78% humidity translates into multiple translucent color washes that layer and interact like watercolor on wet paper, while the easterly wind at 8 m/s guides the horizontal flow and bleeding of salmon pinks and golden ochres across the canvas. The warm 25.5°C temperature anomaly manifests as luminous warm tones that pool and spread organically, with the moderate pressure gradient creating gentle tilting flows of color that soak into the raw cream canvas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.