Central Asia 45n 50e
45°N, 50°E · Sam Francis · 2026-07-23
Sam Francis2026-07-23Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the steppes of Kazakhstan, where the vast Central Asian plateau meets moderate atmospheric pressure and steady easterly winds, this composition captures the dynamic energy of wind-driven color dispersal across the landscape. The moderate wind speed of 6.8 m/s pushes vibrant color pools toward the western edges while the relatively high humidity of 73% creates dense, saturated accumulations of cadmium reds and ultramarine blues. The extreme cold temperature anomaly translates into intensely vivid primary colors that burst outward from concentrated pools, leaving expansive luminous white space in the center where the wind has swept the pigment away.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.