Tropical South America 15s 70w

Creative Rationale

Over the high Andes of southern Peru and Bolivia, where thin air and extreme altitude create an otherworldly atmospheric environment. The exceptionally low pressure and steep gradient translate into densely archaeological layers of mark-making, while the significant temperature anomaly drives chaotic gestural breaks that rupture through more contemplative painted fields. The gentle wind from the northwest creates subtle under-layer energy, and the moderate humidity allows previous painting sessions to ghost through current surfaces, building a palimpsest of years of artistic evolution.