Ab minor - Research on Harmony - Variation 1 — Acrylic on Canvas by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of an Ab minor chord through chromesthetic mapping, part of the artist's ongoing Synesthetic Explorations collection. The composition investigates how musical harmony can manifest as color relationships, translating the specific tonal qualities of Ab minor into a geometric arrangement of violet and blue-violet forms.

Violet tones dominate the composition, appearing in overlapping geometric shapes that create depth and spatial tension. Blue-violet areas provide structural contrast, while a small yellow-green accent introduces harmonic complexity. The forms are arranged in a vertical composition with clean edges and deliberate overlaps, creating visual rhythms that echo the chord's harmonic intervals. The acrylic medium allows for precise color boundaries while maintaining subtle tonal variations within each geometric area.

The work measures 40 × 50 cm on canvas, created in 2024 as the first variation in this harmonic research series. Certificate of authenticity number 20240602-0105 accompanies the piece, with the artist's signature located on the front right. The painting translates the Ab minor triad through a spread voicing that opens visual space between the chord tones, allowing each color relationship to establish its own presence while contributing to the overall harmonic structure.