Tropical South America
15°S, 70°W · Piet Mondrian · 2026-08-31
Piet Mondrian2026-08-31Piet Mondrian2026
Creative rationale
Over the high Altiplano of Bolivia and Peru, where extreme altitude creates an atmosphere of stark contrasts and thin air, the atmospheric data reveals a landscape of geometric precision. The exceptionally low sea-level pressure with its high gradient translates into a densely subdivided grid of black lines creating numerous small rectangular cells, while the cold temperature anomaly shifts the composition toward blue dominance with strategic placements of red and yellow. The calm winds and low humidity result in a relatively balanced asymmetric composition with moderately thin black dividing lines, creating a crystalline interpretation of this harsh, elevated terrain.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.