Ab Major - Variation 8 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This watercolor explores the visual translation of the Ab Major triad through chromesthetic perception, where musical notes become colors. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the work transforms the Ab Major chord into a geometric composition that makes audible harmonies visible through precise color relationships.

Orange tones dominate the composition, appearing across multiple geometric forms in varying intensities from coral to wheat. Blue-violet and red-violet elements provide harmonic contrast through smaller shapes and accent details. The geometric forms arrange themselves in a balanced composition where circles, rectangles, and angular shapes create visual rhythm. Watercolor's transparent properties allow colors to layer and interact, creating subtle gradations that mirror the acoustic blending of musical tones.

The work measures 12.0 × 16.0 cm on paper, making it a compact study in the series. Certificate of authenticity number 20240718-0159 accompanies the piece, with the artist's signature located at bottom right. The chromesthetic mapping translates the Ab Major triad notes into their corresponding color frequencies, creating a direct visual equivalent to the musical chord structure.