Ab minor - Research on Harmony — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Acrylic on Paper, 16.0×21.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where the Ab minor chord 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, May 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 minor
Part of Synesthetic Explorations · 9 works in this series
Ab minor
About This Artwork
Quercy translates the Ab minor triad into visual form through chromesthetic mapping, where specific pitches correspond to distinct colors. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, this work examines how musical harmony can be experienced through color relationships. The piece explores the fundamental question of cross-sensory perception in contemporary art.
Gray tones dominate the composition, establishing a neutral foundation that allows the harmonic colors to emerge with clarity. Deep violet areas occupy substantial portions of the surface, representing the chord's darker tonal qualities, while bright yellow-green forms create vivid contrast. Small accent notes of orange and red-violet appear throughout, adding chromatic complexity to the harmonic structure. The acrylic paint creates clean color boundaries that mirror the distinct pitches within the musical chord.
The work measures 16 × 21 cm and weighs minimal amounts as an acrylic painting on paper. Certificate of authenticity number 20240602-0103 documents the work's provenance, with the artist's signature located on the front right. The compact format concentrates the harmonic relationships into an intimate viewing experience. This piece represents Quercy's systematic approach to visualizing musical structures through color theory and synesthetic principles.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Acrylic on Paper
- Dimensions: 16.0×21.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20240602-0103
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0607 / 2024
Gallery Label
Ab minor - Research on Harmony Acrylic on Paper, 16.0×21.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0607 / 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.
