Europe
45°N, 30°W · Norman Lewis · 2026-09-11
Norman Lewis2026-09-11Norman Lewis2026
Creative Rationale
Over the North Atlantic southwest of Ireland, where oceanic winds sweep across open waters, the atmospheric data reveals moderate winds from the southwest carrying high humidity and light precipitation through relatively stable pressure conditions, all under extremely cold temperatures suggesting high-altitude conditions. The 13.8 m/s wind creates densely clustered calligraphic marks flowing diagonally across the canvas, while the high humidity of 94% softens these marks with atmospheric veiling and the cold temperature of 20.7°C calls for a palette of stark whites and cool blues against deep black grounds. The moderate pressure and light precipitation add subtle textural layers that create the sense of marks dissolving into misty, jazz-inflected gestures reminiscent of Lewis's processional works.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.