Salut d’amour
Oil on Canvas, 50x70cm
Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0501 / 2023
In this minimalist painting, the essence of Edward Elgar’s composition “Salut d’Amour” comes to life through an interplay of colors and simple forms.
The rhythmic signature of 2:2 is mirrored in the canvas, as it gracefully transitions from the warm and sunny hues of E major.
It evokes the joyous and harmonious beginning of the piece, to the somber and contemplative tones of G major 6/4 or second inversion chord.
With this, it keeps the bass note as a dominant pedal point, on the note D during the bridge, where the painting takes on a more introspective and melancholic quality.
Through contrasting colors and shapes, Arnaud captures the dichotomy of moods and structural shifts within the music, seamlessly blending the vivacious spirit of love with the bittersweet undercurrents of longing and nostalgia, creating an intimate visual narrative that resonates with the viewer’s senses and emotions.
Koblenzer Kunstverein E.V exhibition 29.10.23 – 15.11.23
