Bb Octaves - Reflexions 30 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Watercolor on Paper, 15.0×21.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2024 — France
Where musical octaves become visible through chromesthetic translation
First exhibited at Marché de la Création – Paris Montparnasse, Paris, April 2024 — Rencontres au Marché de la Création.
- ✓ 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.
About This Artwork
This watercolor translates the musical interval of B-flat octaves into visual form through chromesthetic mapping. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the work transforms the harmonic relationship between Bb4 and Bb5 into a composition that bridges auditory and visual perception. The piece explores how octave intervals create both unity and contrast when rendered as color relationships.
Violet tones dominate the composition, appearing throughout the surface in various intensities that correspond to the B-flat notes at different octave levels. Steel gray areas provide substantial presence, while silver accents create bright counterpoints across the geometric forms. Red-violet passages add depth in the lower register, with subtle blue-green notes appearing as minor harmonic elements. The watercolor technique allows these chromesthetic translations to flow and blend naturally while maintaining distinct tonal areas.
The work measures 15.0 × 21.0 cm on paper, positioning it as an intimate study within the broader collection. Certificate of authenticity number 20241205-0301 accompanies the piece, with the artist's signature positioned according to standard documentation practices. The painting represents the thirtieth work in the Reflexions series, continuing the systematic exploration of musical intervals through visual translation.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Watercolor on Paper
- Dimensions: 15.0×21.0cm
- Weight:
- Created: 2024, France
- Certificate: 20241205-0301
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0804 / 2024
Gallery Label
Bb Octaves - Reflexions 30 Watercolor on Paper, 15.0×21.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0804 / 2024
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using artist-grade watercolor pigments on acid-free, archival paper. Watercolor's transparency creates luminous effects as light passes through the pigment layers to reflect off the white paper beneath.
The work demonstrates careful control of water and pigment to achieve both soft washes and precise details. 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.
