Western Pacific 15n 120e
15°N, 120°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-08-10
Gerhard Richter2026-08-10Gerhard Richter2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Western Pacific southeast of the Philippines, warm tropical waters generate complex atmospheric dynamics with high humidity and moderate precipitation. The southwest wind at 6.9 m/s creates diagonal pressure flows, while the significant temperature anomaly of 9.3K above normal suggests intense thermal activity. I've interpreted this through Richter-inspired squeegee drags moving from lower-left following the 229-degree wind direction, with multiple paint layers revealed through the moderate pressure gradient, and warm underlying colors breaking through cooler surface tones to represent the temperature anomaly.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.