Region 30n 60w
30°N, 60°W · Sam Francis · 2026-07-12
Sam Francis2026-07-12Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Atlantic Ocean east of Bermuda, where warm tropical air meets maritime conditions, a complex atmospheric dance unfolds with high pressure systems and moderate westerly winds. The relatively light winds (5.0 m/s) suggest contained energy rather than explosive dispersion, while the high pressure (1020.1 Pa) calls for dense color accumulation at the canvas edges in true Francis style. The warm temperature anomaly and high humidity translate to saturated, luminous colors that pool and bleed into each other, leaving expansive white breathing space in the center where the eye can rest amid the controlled chaos.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.