Central Asia 45n 90e
45°N, 90°E · Sam Francis · 2026-08-06
Sam Francis2026-08-06Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
This composition captures the harsh, high-altitude environment of the Mongolian-Siberian border region at 45°N, 90°E, where extreme cold meets dynamic atmospheric forces. The frigid temperature of 23.1 K (-250°C) drives a palette of icy blues and stark whites, while the moderate wind from the north creates directional energy that pushes color accumulations toward the southern edges of the canvas. The low pressure system manifests as dense pools of saturated color gathering at the periphery, leaving an expansive luminous void in the center that speaks to the vast, breathing emptiness of this remote landscape.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.