Phrygian Voyage — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Acrylic on Paper, 21.0×30.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2023 — France
Where ancient Greek modes become visible through color
- ✓ Original artwork, hand-painted by Arnaud Quercy
- ✓ Certificate of authenticity included
Arnaud Quercy is a Parisian artist working across painting, music, and sculpture. His practice is grounded in Ideamorphism — the principle that a work of art does not carry meaning, but triggers it. Each piece is engineered to diffract differently through each person who encounters it.
He creates and exhibits at Art Quam Anima, his gallery-atelier at 28 rue du Dragon, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.
Series: Modal Scales
Part of Synesthetic Explorations · 3 works in this series
Modal Scales
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.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Acrylic on Paper
- Dimensions: 21.0×30.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2023, France
- Certificate: 20231231-0077
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0490 / 2023
Gallery Label
Phrygian Voyage Acrylic on Paper, 21.0×30.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0490 / 2023
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using professional-grade acrylic paints, known for their vibrant color saturation and excellent lightfastness. Acrylic allows for both thick impasto techniques and thin glazing layers.
The work is executed on paper, primed for optimal paint adhesion and longevity. Each piece is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity with unique registration number.
Collection Notice
This work is part of the artist's permanent collection and is not available for acquisition.
