East Asia 45n 130e
45°N, 130°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-09-13
Gerhard Richter2026-09-13Gerhard Richter2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Sea of Japan northeast of North Korea, a low pressure system with steep gradients creates atmospheric turbulence while moderate westerly winds sweep across the region. The significant pressure gradient of 14.45 Pa/cell suggests complex layering, which I interpret through multiple overlapping paint drags that reveal deeper color temperatures beneath. The southwest wind direction at 7 m/s drives diagonal squeegee strokes from lower-left to upper-right, while the positive temperature anomaly of 1.4K brings warm underlying reds and yellows that break through cooler surface greys and greens.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.