D Octaves - Reflexions 16 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This watercolor from the Synesthetic Explorations collection translates the note D in octaves into visual form through chromesthetic mapping. The work explores how musical intervals can be perceived through color relationships, creating a bridge between auditory and visual experience. The composition examines the harmonic structure of D octaves, where the same note appears at different frequencies.

Light gray tones dominate the composition, creating a neutral ground that allows orange forms to emerge with clarity. The geometric shapes include rectangular and curved elements that intersect and overlap, with orange areas appearing in varied intensities from warm tan to deeper rosy brown. A small blue accent provides contrast in the upper portion, while darker gray and brown details define edges and create structural definition throughout the piece.

The work measures 16.0 × 24.0 cm and weighs minimal as a watercolor on paper. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, this piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20240718-0178 with the artist's signature located at bottom right. The chromesthetic translation maps D4 and D5 to orange tones, with an Ab7 accent appearing as a subtle blue element, demonstrating the artist's systematic approach to converting musical pitches into corresponding color families.