D5 (Power Chord) - Research on Harmony — Acrylic on Paper by Arnaud Quercy
Acrylic on Paper, 21.0×30.0cm
Arnaud Quercy, 2026 — France
Where piano chords become visible through color — sound made tangible.
This work entered a private collection in Switzerland, March 2026.
- ✓ Original artwork, hand-painted by Arnaud Quercy
- ✓ Certificate of authenticity included
Arnaud Quercy is a Parisian artist working across painting, music, and sculpture. His practice is grounded in Ideamorphism — the principle that a work of art does not carry meaning, but triggers it. Each piece is engineered to diffract differently through each person who encounters it.
He creates and exhibits at Art Quam Anima, his gallery-atelier at 28 rue du Dragon, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.
About This Artwork
This work translates a piano study into visual form through chromesthetic mapping. Part of the Synesthetic Explorations collection, it transforms the D5 power chord spanning D4 through A6 into its corresponding color equivalents. The piece explores how musical intervals can be made visible through systematic color relationships derived from piano studies and cycle of fifth mapping.
Orange tones dominate the composition, appearing in multiple variations from deep chocolate browns to lighter salmon hues. Yellow-orange areas create substantial presence throughout the surface, while neutral grays provide structural balance. The acrylic paint on paper creates smooth color transitions with minimal texture variation. A small red-orange accent appears as a single note within the broader harmonic structure. The colors cluster in geometric forms that suggest the vertical arrangement of the original chord voicing.
The work measures 21.0 × 30.0 cm and weighs 0.1 kg, executed in acrylic on paper. It belongs to the Synesthetic Explorations collection, which investigates the visual translation of musical structures. The artist's signature appears at the bottom right, and the piece carries certificate of authenticity number 20260304-0002. The compact format reflects the focused nature of the piano study that inspired it, concentrating the D-A fifth relationship into a contained visual statement.
Details & Provenance
Technical Specifications
- Medium: Acrylic on Paper
- Dimensions: 21.0×30.0cm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Created: 2026, France
- Certificate: 20260304-0002
- SKU: Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0950 / 2026
Gallery Label
D5 (Power Chord) - Research on Harmony Acrylic on Paper, 21.0×30.0cm Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0950 / 2026
Materials & Technique
This painting is created using professional-grade acrylic paints, known for their vibrant color saturation and excellent lightfastness. Acrylic allows for both thick impasto techniques and thin glazing layers.
The work is executed on paper, primed for optimal paint adhesion and longevity. Each piece is signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity with unique registration number.
Provenance
This work is held in a private collection. Provenance and exhibition history are maintained in the gallery archives.
