B Minor - Variation 5 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This watercolor explores the visual translation of a B minor triad through chromesthetic mapping. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, the work transforms the chord's three tones — B, D, and F# — into their corresponding color equivalents, creating a direct bridge between musical harmony and visual experience.

Yellow-green tones dominate the composition, appearing in multiple variations that represent the B notes at different octaves. A deep orange accent provides the chromesthetic equivalent of D3, while the geometric forms organize these color relationships into a structured visual harmony. The watercolor technique allows colors to blend and interact naturally, creating subtle transitions between the primary harmonic elements.

The work measures 14.8 × 21.0 cm on paper, with the artist's signature appearing at bottom right. Certificate of authenticity 20250125-0010 documents this piece within Quercy's systematic exploration of sound-color correspondences. The compact format concentrates the harmonic relationships into an intimate study that demonstrates the artist's methodical approach to translating musical structures into visual form.