Western Pacific 15n 160e
15°N, 160°E · Sam Francis · 2026-07-26
Sam Francis2026-07-26Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the vast Western Pacific near the Marshall Islands, moderate winds and low atmospheric pressure create dynamic conditions above the tropical waters. The 8.4 m/s winds from the southeast drive energetic color explosions radiating outward from concentrated pools, while the relatively low pressure of 1009.3 Pa manifests as dense accumulations of saturated pigment settling toward the canvas edges. The warm 29.7K temperature translates into vivid primary colors—blazing cadmium reds, electric ultramarines, and luminous yellows—that burst against expansive white breathing space in the composition's heart.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.