Ab Major 9 - Variation 6 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of an Ab Major 9 chord through chromesthetic mapping, where specific musical pitches correspond to distinct colors. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the piece transforms harmonic relationships into spatial color arrangements, making audible music structures visible through paint.

The composition centers on violet tones that fill most of the surface, representing the chord's fundamental Bb notes across three octaves. Deep purples and blue-violets create the structural foundation, while red-violet and silver tones provide transitional areas. Small accent points of salmon red-orange, sky blue, cream white, and burnt sienna represent the chord's upper extensions and harmonic color, appearing as precise touches against the dominant violet field.

Executed in acrylic on paper at 14.8 × 21.0 cm, this compact work demonstrates the translation of complex jazz harmony into visual form. The piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20240228-0034 and bears the artist's signature at bottom right. Created in France in 2024, it represents one exploration within the broader Synesthetic Explorations series examining the intersection of musical and visual perception.