Ab Major 9 - Research on Harmony - Variation 3 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Acrylic on Paper, 14.8×21.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where jazz harmony becomes visible through color
First exhibited at Marché de la Création – Paris Montparnasse, Paris, April 2024 — Rencontres au Marché de la Création.
This work entered a private collection in Paris, France, January 2025.
- ✓ 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: Ab Major 9
Part of Synesthetic Explorations · 8 works in this series
Ab Major 9
About This Artwork
This work explores the visual translation of an Ab Major 9 chord through chromesthetic mapping. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the piece converts the harmonic structure of Bb2, Bb3, G4, and C5 into their corresponding color equivalents, creating a visual piano étude that bridges auditory and visual perception.
Light coral red dominates the composition, representing the C5 note and occupying the central geometric forms. Deep violet tones appear in substantial areas, translating the low Bb2 foundation, while red-orange accents provide the G4 voice. The colors organize into overlapping rectangular shapes against a coral background, with small geometric details including a dark umbrella form and linear elements that suggest musical notation. White and brown details punctuate the composition, creating visual rhythm points that echo the chord's harmonic intervals.
The acrylic on paper measures 14.8 × 21.0 cm and carries certificate of authenticity number 20240228-0031. The artist's signature appears at the bottom right. This compact format allows the chromesthetic translation to function as both musical study and visual composition, demonstrating how harmonic relationships can manifest through color theory and geometric arrangement.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Acrylic on Paper
- Dimensions: 14.8×21.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240228-0031
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0535 / 2024
Gallery Label
Ab Major 9 - Research on Harmony - Variation 3 Acrylic on Paper, 14.8×21.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0535 / 2024
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.
Provenance
This work is held in a private collection. Provenance and exhibition history are maintained in the gallery archives.
