Central Asia 45n 50e
45°N, 50°E · Sam Francis · 2026-08-09
Sam Francis2026-08-09Sam Francis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the vast steppes of Kazakhstan, where continental winds sweep across endless grasslands, the atmospheric data reveals moderate easterly winds pushing against a stable pressure system with surprisingly cold temperatures for the region. The 6.4 m/s wind from the east drives energetic color splatters outward from multiple focal points, while the moderate pressure of 1012.5 Pa creates dense pools of saturated color that accumulate along the canvas edges. The extremely cold temperature of 28.4 K translates into a palette dominated by icy blues and violets with explosive bursts of warm cadmium yellow and red, creating Francis-like contrast between hot and cold primaries with generous white breathing space in the central areas.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.