Europe 30n 15w
30°N, 15°W · Sam Francis · 2026-07-30
Sam Francis2026-07-30Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Atlantic waters west of Morocco and the Canary Islands, moderate winds and high humidity create conditions ripe for atmospheric energy, though no precipitation falls. The strong pressure gradient of 42.3 Pa/cell drives an explosive composition where saturated color pools burst outward from concentrated centers, while the 9.1 m/s wind from the northeast propels splatters and organic forms across the canvas. The high relative humidity manifests as dense, saturated color fields that seem to bleed and flow into each other, leaving luminous white breathing space in the center where the energy hasn't yet reached.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.