D Major9 - Variation 11 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of a D Major9 chord through Quercy's synesthetic mapping system, part of his ongoing Synesthetic Explorations collection. The piece investigates how harmonic relationships in music can be expressed through geometric color arrangements, using the circle of fifths as a structural foundation. The composition presents the chord's five tones as distinct color zones that interact across the paper surface.

Orange tones dominate the composition, appearing in multiple variations from warm rosybrown to lighter tan and deeper peru shades. White areas provide bright counterpoints throughout the upper regions, while gray tones create structural elements that anchor the geometric forms. Small accent areas of red-orange and yellow-orange appear as precise color notes, corresponding to the chord's lower register tones. The acrylic paint creates clean edges between color zones while allowing subtle gradations within each area.

The work measures 10.0 × 15.0 cm on paper, making it a compact study in harmonic color relationships. This piece represents Variation 11 within the Research on Harmony series, demonstrating Quercy's systematic approach to translating musical structures into visual form. The composition bears certificate number 20240220-0027 and includes the artist's signature in the bottom right corner. Created in 2024, the work exemplifies contemporary synesthetic art practices that bridge auditory and visual perception.