Region 30n 60w

Creative Rationale

This artwork captures the atmospheric conditions over the Atlantic Ocean east of the Bahamas, where warm tropical air meets oceanic currents. The moderate wind speed of 5.1 m/s from the west-southwest creates gentle but persistent movement, while the high humidity of 81% and elevated pressure suggest dense, moisture-laden air. The temperature anomaly of 8.8K above normal translates into saturated warm colors that pool and drift across the canvas, with wind-driven splatters reaching outward from concentrated color masses, leaving Francis's characteristic luminous breathing space in the compositional center.