Bb Major - Variation 4 — Acrylic on Wood Panel by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of the Bb Major triad through chromesthetic mapping, part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection. The composition renders the chord tones Bb, D, and F as their corresponding color equivalents, creating a harmonic study in paint. The piece examines how musical intervals can be expressed through color relationships and spatial arrangement.

Violet tones dominate the composition, occupying substantial areas through dusty mauve and plum variations. Red-violet hues create significant presence across the surface, while deep red areas provide structural weight. Orange accents appear as burnt sienna highlights, with yellow-orange areas contributing warmth to the overall palette. The geometric forms organize these colors into distinct zones, with curved and angular elements creating visual rhythm.

The acrylic work measures 21.0 × 30.0 × 0.3 cm on wood panel, weighing minimal at this compact scale. Created in France during 2024, the piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20241201-0240. This variation represents one exploration within the broader Synesthetic Explorations series, which investigates the translation of musical structures into visual form through systematic color mapping.