Bb minor - Variation 1 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work translates the Bb minor chord into visual form through chromesthetic mapping, where musical pitches correspond to specific colors. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, it explores how harmonic relationships can be expressed through paint rather than sound. The piece demonstrates the artist's systematic approach to making music visible through color theory.

Red tones dominate the composition, appearing in deep mauve forms that occupy the central area. Blue-green appears throughout substantial portions, creating contrast against the warm palette. Turquoise provides bright accents that balance the darker elements. The acrylic medium allows for clean color separation while maintaining subtle gradations where tones meet. A pale circular form and geometric shapes create structured relationships across the surface.

The work measures 16 × 21 cm on paper, making it an intimate study suitable for close examination. Certificate number 20240602-0109 confirms authenticity, with the artist's signature located on the front right. The piece represents the first variation in this harmonic research series, establishing the visual vocabulary for translating minor chord structures into painted form.