D Octaves - Reflections 43 — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This work explores the visual translation of a D octave chord through chromesthetic mapping, part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection. The piece investigates how musical intervals appear as color relationships when piano harmonies become visible through synesthetic perception. The composition examines the spread voicing of D1, D4, D5, and A6 notes across multiple octaves.

The composition centers on warm orange tones that dominate the surface, with bright orange forms creating the primary visual structure. A large semicircular shape in vibrant orange occupies the right portion, while darker gray-black rectangles provide contrast on the left. Light bisque and wheat tones fill background areas, creating subtle transitions between the bold geometric elements. The acrylic medium allows clean edges and flat color areas that emphasize the harmonic relationships.

The work measures 12.0 × 18.0 cm on paper and weighs 0.1 kg. Certificate of authenticity number 20251231-0136 accompanies the piece, with the artist's signature located at bottom right. This compact format concentrates the four-note voicing into a focused geometric arrangement that translates the musical chord's spatial relationships into visual form.