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Western Pacific 15n 120e

15°N, 120°E · Joan Mitchell · 2026-08-05

western-pacific-15n-120e weather artwork
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Creative Rationale

Over the western Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, where warm tropical waters meet the atmosphere at coordinates 15°N, 120°E, moderate winds from the west-southwest carry moisture across a region of slightly lowered pressure. The high humidity and light precipitation suggest a lush, saturated environment, while the significant temperature anomaly indicates unusual warmth. I've interpreted this through dense clusters of vibrant greens and blues that accumulate like memories of tropical abundance, with diagonal gestural marks suggesting the steady westerly wind flow, all set against a luminous ground that breathes through the concentrated color masses in true Mitchell fashion.

Atmospheric Data

Date
2026-08-05
Location
15°N, 120°E (Western Pacific 15n 120e)
Pressure
1005.6 hPa (gradient: 31.35)
Wind
8.1 m/s from 260°
Temperature
27°C (anomaly: 8.5°C)
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
2.5 mm
Visual Interest Score
30.5

Technical Details

Model
Claude Sonnet 4 via Amazon Bedrock
Artist Inspiration
Joan Mitchell
Weather Source
Open-Meteo API (GFS model)
Format
SVG (2048x2048 viewBox) + PNG
Generated
2026-08-05T06:12:07.308295+00:00
Run ID
2026-08-05-060044

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.