F# Minor - Variation 5 — Watercolor on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the harmonic-chromatic translation of an F# minor triad, converting musical harmony into visual color relationships. Part of the Harmonic Crossing collection, the piece demonstrates how specific musical intervals create corresponding color interactions through the artist's harmonic-chromatic perception. The composition investigates the visual equivalent of a spread piano voicing, where individual chord tones occupy distinct spatial positions.

Yellow-green tones dominate the composition, appearing as steel gray, darkseagreen, and dimgray across multiple geometric sections. These colors represent the F# root note in different octaves and voicings. A warm yellow accent appears in the upper right quadrant, translating the A natural third of the minor triad. Black geometric elements anchor the lower register, providing the foundational bass note. A violet semicircle introduces harmonic complexity, while warm yellow-orange tones in the background create subtle harmonic resonance.

The watercolor measures 14.8 × 21.0 cm on paper, executed in 2025. Certificate of authenticity number 20250125-0032 accompanies the work, with the artist's signature located bottom right. The piece demonstrates the artist's systematic approach to translating specific musical structures into precise color relationships, creating a visual score that maintains the harmonic logic of the original musical material.