North America 30n 110w
30°N, 110°W · Hilma af Klint · 2026-08-28
Hilma af Klint2026-08-28Hilma af Klint2026
Creative Rationale
Above the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, where ancient spiritual traditions meet the vast southwestern landscape, the atmospheric conditions reveal a mystical interplay of forces. The extremely low pressure creates an expansive sacred geometry with large, embracing circular forms, while the moderate northwest wind generates gently spiraling movements that flow like desert winds through canyons. The extraordinarily cold temperature (-247°C) transforms the palette into ethereal pastels of rose and powder blue, touched with sacred gold, while the moderate humidity softens the forms into organic, flowing shapes that echo both the geometric precision of Klint's spiritual visions and the biomorphic qualities of desert flora.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.