Eb minor - Variation 1 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of the Eb minor chord through chromesthetic mapping, part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection. The piece investigates how musical harmony can manifest as color relationships, transforming the chord tones Eb, Gb, and Bb into their corresponding visual equivalents. The composition demonstrates the systematic approach to translating auditory experience into painted form.

Violet tones dominate the composition, appearing across multiple values from deep dusty mauve to lighter steel gray variations. A vibrant green accent provides contrast within the central area, while subtle orange and yellow touches create additional harmonic complexity. The acrylic paint on paper allows for clean color separation and precise tonal relationships. Black linear elements define structural boundaries and create spatial organization throughout the vertical format.

The work measures 10.0 × 15.0 cm on paper, created in 2024 as part of the artist's systematic investigation into sound-color correspondence. Certificate of authenticity number 20240615-0125 accompanies the piece, with the artist's signature located bottom right. This compact format allows for intimate examination of the chromesthetic relationships while maintaining the clarity of the harmonic structure.