Tropical South America 15s 70w
15°S, 70°W · Piet Mondrian · 2026-07-11
Piet Mondrian2026-07-11Piet Mondrian2026
Creative Rationale
Over the high Andes of Peru and Bolivia, where extreme altitude creates uniquely low atmospheric pressure, this composition interprets the stark mountain environment through Mondrian's geometric language. The exceptionally high pressure gradient of 338.44 Pa/cell demands a dense network of black dividing lines creating numerous small rectangular cells, while the moderate temperature anomaly establishes yellow as the dominant primary color with strategic red and blue accents. The very low humidity of 34% translates to relatively thin black lines, and the gentle 0.9 m/s wind creates subtle asymmetry rather than dramatic compositional weight shifts.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.