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

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of a Bb minor chord through harmonic-chromatic mapping, part of the Harmonic Crossing collection. The composition investigates how musical harmony can manifest as color relationships, translating the specific tonal qualities of Bb, Db, and F into their corresponding visual equivalents. The piece functions as both a study in harmonic-chromatic perception and a meditation on the fundamental connections between auditory and visual experience.

Violet tones dominate the composition, occupying nearly half the surface and establishing the primary harmonic foundation. Orange and yellow-orange areas provide substantial counterpoint, creating warm contrasts against the cooler violet base. Blue-violet forms appear in concentrated areas, while darker violet passages anchor the lower register. The color distribution follows a clear hierarchy, with lighter violet passages in the upper portions transitioning to deeper, more saturated tones below. Small accent notes of red and red-violet provide precise punctuation points throughout the composition.

The work measures 30 × 42 cm and weighs minimal as acrylic on wood panel. This piece represents Variation 4 within the Research on Harmony series, continuing the artist's systematic investigation of chord-to-color relationships. The composition bears certificate number 20241201-0209 and signature verification. Created in France during 2024, the work demonstrates the artist's ongoing exploration of harmonic-chromatic phenomena through direct harmonic-chromatic translation methods.