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East Asia 45n 130e

45°N, 130°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-09-13

east-asia-45n-130e weather artwork
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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.

Atmospheric Data

Date
2026-09-13
Location
45°N, 130°E (East Asia 45n 130e)
Pressure
958.8 hPa (gradient: 14.45)
Wind
7 m/s from 260°
Temperature
16.6°C (anomaly: 1.4°C)
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1.5 mm
Visual Interest Score
30.4

Technical Details

Model
Claude Sonnet 4 via Amazon Bedrock
Artist Inspiration
Gerhard Richter
Weather Source
Open-Meteo API (GFS model)
Format
SVG (1440x2560 viewBox) + PNG
Generated
2026-09-13T06:04:57.988099+00:00
Run ID
2026-09-13-060043

License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.