F# minor - Variation 1 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of F# minor harmony through chromesthetic perception, part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection. The piece maps the F# minor triad and its extended voicing into corresponding color relationships, creating a visual equivalent of musical structure. The composition investigates how harmonic intervals can generate spatial and chromatic organization.

Blue-green tones dominate the composition, with mediumaquamarine occupying the largest areas and mediumturquoise creating substantial presence throughout. Darker blue-green values anchor the lower portions, while steelblue and blue gray provide harmonic support. Warm orange accents appear in select areas, with yellow-orange and ochre notes adding chromatic contrast. The geometric forms include angular shapes, circular elements, and linear connections that create spatial relationships between color zones.

The work measures 21.0 × 30.0 cm on paper, executed in acrylic with a medium size classification. This piece represents Variation 1 within the Research on Harmony series, exploring the systematic translation of musical structures into visual form. Certificate of authenticity number 20240602-0099 accompanies the work, with the artist's signature located on the front right. The composition demonstrates the collection's approach to making auditory harmonic relationships visible through color mapping.