Central Asia

Creative rationale

Over the vast steppes of central Asia in Kazakhstan, where extreme continental conditions create a harsh atmospheric environment, the extremely low pressure and moderate northwesterly winds inspire a composition of saturated color pools gathering at the canvas edges. The bitter cold temperature of -249°C drives a palette dominated by muted earth tones with electric blue accents, while the moderate wind creates energetic splatters that reach toward the center without overwhelming the luminous white breathing space that Francis masterfully employed.