A minor - Variation 1 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of musical harmony through chromesthetic perception, part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection. The A minor triad becomes a study in warm color relationships, where each note finds its corresponding hue through systematic color-sound mapping. The piece investigates how harmonic structures can be made visible through direct sensory translation.

Red-orange areas dominate the composition through firebrick and indianred tones, while orange appears throughout in goldenrod and darker variations. Yellow-orange gold provides substantial presence, creating the visual equivalent of the chord's fundamental structure. The colors organize into geometric forms that suggest both architectural elements and musical notation, with sharp edges defining distinct tonal areas. Three accent colors provide precise harmonic details: bright yellow khaki, soft red palevioletred, and muted blue-violet, appearing as small but essential elements that complete the chromesthetic translation.

The work measures 10.0 × 15.0 cm and weighs minimal as an acrylic on paper study. Created in 2024, it carries certificate of authenticity number 20240615-0144 with the artist's signature positioned bottom right. This compact format allows for intimate examination of the color-sound relationships, where the A minor triad's notes A, C, and E appear through their corresponding chromesthetic colors. The piece was acquired by collector Simone Ferraz in Paris, France in May 2025.