Region 45°S, 80°E
45°S, 80°E · Sam Francis · 2026-08-16
Sam Francis2026-08-16Sam Francis2026
Creative rationale
Over the Southern Ocean between Madagascar and Antarctica, fierce westerly winds and low atmospheric pressure create a dramatic meteorological theater. The moderate wind speed of 18.3 m/s drives energetic color explosions outward from the canvas edges, while the low pressure of 988.6 hPa manifests as dense, saturated color pools that accumulate heavily around the perimeter. The extremely cold temperature of 10.1°C calls for muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents, with high humidity adding a sense of atmospheric density through layered transparency effects.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.