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Abstract synesthetic painting inspired by Kandinsky’s color theory and musical harmony. Contemporary art exploring the connection between music and visual form.

Kandinsky’s Colors, My Harmonies: A Journey Through Synesthetic Abstraction

Can we see music? Can we hear color? Wassily Kandinsky believed that color and form could resonate like musical notes, creating a visual symphony. His exploration of abstraction and sound deeply influenced my own Research on Harmony and Synesthetic Collection, where I translate musical structures into color compositions. In this post, I dive into how Kandinsky’s theories shaped my approach to painting harmony, blending music, emotion, and form into a new artistic language.

From the Seine to the Rhine

From Paris to Remagen
The Elements Jazz Quartet, featuring Arnaud Quercy (piano), Romain Courty (percussion), Elliot Langlois (double bass), and Pierre-Alexis Courty (guitar), brought Parisian elegance to the Rheinhalle in Remagen. Opening the classical concert season with a vibrant mix of swing, bebop, and modern jazz, the evening showcased works by Duke Ellington and Herbie Hancock, leaving the audience eagerly calling for encores.

Elements Jazz Quartet Performance in Remagen

Elements Jazz Quartet, will be performing in Remagen, Germany on November 24th, 2023. For this concert, our repertoire will feature a mix of compositions by Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, along with other jazz standards.

Diffraction of the Mind Through Art

The post considers how ideas are transferred between human minds, likening it to the diffraction of light or waves. It focuses particularly on how artistic creations, whether realistic or abstract, are subject to individual interpretation; these diffractions, as termed by Arnaud, may vary in intensity depending on the observer’s mind.

“A Happy Man”

A Happy Man”
Ceramic with bronze patina, 17x12x37 cm, 3.4kg
Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0507 / 2024
For sale on artmajeur

Eternal Encompassing

“Eternal Encompassing,” an acrylic on canvas painting by Arnaud Quercy, embodies Emily Dickinson’s poem “Hope.” The artwork features a pregnant woman symbolizing hope’s nurturing aspect, surrounded by a black line representing hope’s protection. A small figure depicts human humility in face of hope’s magnitude. Bold lines signify life’s trials and hope’s undeterred progress.

Narration of the imaginary

The author, a former technology and operations executive, had an epiphany after meeting a storyteller, realizing the power and importance of sharing personal narratives. He decided to incorporate storytelling into every aspect of his life, asserting that every art piece must tell a story. This shift of perspective led him on a continuous journey exploring creativity, desire, and imagination.

Arnaud Quercy Creations Announces Participation in “Abstract” Online Exhibition by Las Laguna Art Gallery

Arnaud Quercy Creations’ new artwork, “Murmurs of Solitude – The Enigma of the Teenager” is featured in Las Laguna Art Gallery from September 7 – 29, 2023. The piece, created with oil pastels, delves into teenager’s lives and their connection with AirPods, reflecting the enigma of youth in the digital age. Quercy’s innovative approach to contemporary art places him in this prestigious exhibition.

Experience a world premiere as emerging artist Arnaud Quercy and musician Frank von Häfen come together to introduce ‘Transcendence’ through their new collaboration, Ephemera Arts.

Experience a world premiere as emerging artist Arnaud Quercy and musician Frank von Häfen come together to introduce ‘Transcendence’ through their new collaboration, Ephemera Arts.… Read More »Experience a world premiere as emerging artist Arnaud Quercy and musician Frank von Häfen come together to introduce ‘Transcendence’ through their new collaboration, Ephemera Arts.

Arnaud Quercy Joins Artmajeur

Multidisciplinary artist, Arnaud Quercy, has collaborated with the esteemed online art platform, Artmajeur. The partnership allows art enthusiasts worldwide to explore and purchase Quercy’s unique creations, which span from contemporary music to sculpture and painting. This move is aimed at broadening the audience for Quercy’s diverse and innovative works.

Diffraction of the mind

The post considers how ideas are transferred between human minds, likening it to the diffraction of light or waves. It focuses particularly on how artistic creations, whether realistic or abstract, are subject to individual interpretation; these diffractions, as termed by Arnaud, may vary in intensity depending on the observer’s mind.

The resonance of desire

The concept of feeling, as discussed by Hegel, is crucial in art, acting as a trigger for aesthetic pleasure. Art resonates with viewers through sensory engagement, generating varying feelings. Arnaud Quercy explores this by manipulating frequencies in his music, alternately evoking harmony and dissonance, and beauty and ugliness. This plays with the listener’s senses, creating a ‘resonance of desire’ when they connect with the art.

Monadology – research on tensions / sound sculpture

“Monadology” is a sound sculpture that, through a marble ball game, explores Leibniz’s philosophical concept of monads, immaterial and dynamic entities, offering an artistic representation of the synthesis between the old and the new in the universal order.

Embracing the Absurd: The Intersection of Art and Philosophy in Arnaud Quercy’s Digital Moving Sculpture

Acceptance of The Absurd
– research on tensions #37
Alternate work, short piece for piano
Inspired by the work of Albert Camus, this moving sculpture offers a solution in which one must accepts the Absurd and continues to live in spite of it.
“By accepting the Absurd, one can achieve the greatest extent of one’s freedom.
By recognizing no religious or other moral constraints, and by rebelling against the Absurd (through meaning-making) while simultaneously accepting it as unstoppable, one could find contentment through the transient personal meaning constructed in the process
Arnaud Quercy Creation / 2021 / AQC0293 /
AQCO317

My Journey to the Maurice Ravel Contest Final

“Arnaud Quercy, a finalist in the Maurice Ravel Contest with ‘The Helper,’ showcases his unique talent through this chamber orchestra piece. Inspired by Hazelnut Brandypudding, an elf’s story of dedication and self-discovery, Arnaud’s composition stands out for its emotional depth and musical excellence. Discover the inspiration behind his acclaimed work on our blog.”