Western Pacific 15n 160e
15°N, 160°E · Yayoi Kusama · 2026-07-12
Yayoi Kusama2026-07-12Yayoi Kusama2026
Creative Rationale
Over the vast Western Pacific Ocean northeast of Papua New Guinea, where warm tropical waters meet the endless sky, moderate atmospheric conditions create a sense of cosmic balance. The gentle 4.8 m/s winds inspire a medium density of dots that seem to pulse and breathe across the canvas, while the steady sea-level pressure with its moderate gradient suggests circles of varying but harmonious sizes. The warm 28.8K temperature and high 77% humidity call for vivid warm colors against deep contrasts, creating an infinity net that captures the obsessive, hypnotic quality of oceanic repetition stretching toward the horizon.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.