Equatorial Atlantic
0°N, 30°W · Helen Frankenthaler · 2026-08-30
Helen Frankenthaler2026-08-30Helen Frankenthaler2026
Creative rationale
Over the equatorial Atlantic Ocean at 30 degrees west longitude, where warm trade winds sweep across vast expanses of tropical water, the atmospheric conditions create a scene of gentle moisture and moderate thermal energy. The high humidity of 84% calls for deeply translucent color washes that layer and intermingle like watercolor on wet paper, while the minimal precipitation creates subtle pooling rather than dramatic bleeds. The southeast wind at 7.9 m/s guides the directional flow of color stains across the canvas, and the moderate pressure gradient creates a gentle tilt in how the luminous fields settle and spread.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.