South America
60°S, 60°W · Sam Francis · 2026-08-18
Sam Francis2026-08-18Sam Francis2026
Creative rationale
Over the Southern Ocean southeast of the Falkland Islands, fierce winds and low pressure create a dramatic atmospheric theater. The strong 14.7 m/s winds from the northwest drive explosive splatters of color radiating outward from dense accumulations, while the very low pressure of 979.7 hPa manifests as heavy, saturated color pools gathering at the canvas edges. The cold temperature with its significant anomaly translates to muted earth tones punctuated by icy blue accents, with the high humidity and light precipitation adding a sense of atmospheric weight and density to the composition.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.