Phrygian Voyage — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

Phrygian Voyage explores the distinctive harmonic character of the Phrygian mode through chromesthetic mapping, translating musical intervals into visual form. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the work investigates how the mode's characteristic half-step between the first and second degrees creates unique color relationships when rendered through synesthetic perception.

Warm yellow and tan tones dominate the upper regions, while deep blue-green forms occupy substantial areas throughout the composition. Dark red-orange and black shapes create strong contrasts, with gray elements providing structural anchors. Small yellow-green and rose accents appear as precise color notes, adding harmonic complexity to the overall arrangement. The acrylic medium allows for clean color separations while maintaining subtle edge variations.

The work measures 21.0 × 30.0 cm on paper, signed on the back with certificate of authenticity number 20231231-0077. Created in France during 2023, the painting demonstrates Quercy's systematic approach to visualizing modal structures through color relationships. The compact format concentrates the chromesthetic translation into an intimate scale that emphasizes the precision of the color-to-pitch correspondences.