Central Asia 30n 70e

Creative Rationale

Over the Tibetan Plateau in Central Asia, where extreme altitude creates a harsh, rarified atmosphere with bone-dry air and intense temperature variations. The steep pressure gradient and significant temperature anomaly suggest a landscape of accumulated artistic memory—layers of paint built up and scraped back over years, revealing glimpses of earlier decisions. The low humidity creates sharp edges where previous layers show through clearly, while the minimal wind allows for more deliberate, contemplative mark-making rather than gestural chaos.