Western Pacific 0n 140e
0°N, 140°E · Yayoi Kusama · 2026-08-15
Yayoi Kusama2026-08-15Yayoi Kusama2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Western Pacific near the equator east of Papua New Guinea, warm tropical waters generate gentle winds and high humidity beneath moderate atmospheric pressure. The temperature anomaly of nearly 10 degrees above normal creates an intense heat signature, while light precipitation and moderate wind speeds suggest a dynamic but not violent atmospheric state. This translates into Kusama's visual language as densely packed medium-sized dots in blazing yellows and oranges against deep black, with overlapping circular nets that pulse with the rhythm of tropical weather patterns.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.