C Major9 - Variation 2 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores harmonic relationships through chromesthetic translation, where the C Major9 chord becomes visible through color. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the piece translates the specific voicing C2-D4-D5-E5 into a geometric composition that makes musical structure tangible.

Orange tones dominate the composition, appearing in chocolate, darksalmon, burnt sienna, burlywood, and peru variations that correspond to the D notes in different octaves. Very dark gray anchors the lower register, representing the foundational C2, while a steel gray accent provides the E5. The colors organize into distinct geometric forms - a curved orange mass, vertical bands, and a small light rectangle - creating spatial relationships that mirror the chord's harmonic intervals.

This acrylic on paper work measures 21.0 × 29.5 cm and weighs minimal amounts suitable for paper support. The piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20240306-0046 with signature on the back. Created in France in 2024, it demonstrates the artist's systematic approach to translating musical harmony into visual form through established chromesthetic correspondences.