« Every work of art must be able to tell a story. Thus begins my true quest, the one whose balance is found in the triptych creation of a work, reconciling the diffraction of the mind, the resonance of desire and the narration of the imaginary. »
– Arnaud Quercy
Arnaud Quercy is a multidisciplinary artist whose work unfolds at the intersection of music, visual arts, and synesthesia. This sensorial dialogue, initiated during his musical awakening in the European classical tradition and later enriched by his discovery of jazz and figures like Charlie Parker, forms the guiding thread of his artistic approach.
His journey, marked by eight pivotal moments he calls “The Age of Restlessness,” traverses different phases: from the initial spark to formative experiences in Berlin, through a pendular life between Paris and London, culminating in the final integration of diverse artistic expressions. As a pianist and composer, he interprets Scriabin while creating his own works such as “Monadology” and “Transcendental Aestheticism.”
Synesthesia, the perception where sounds become colors and rhythms transform into visual tensions, permeates his visual creations that explore both materiality and immateriality. His triptychs on love, faith, and hope exhibited at the Koblenzer Kunstverein illustrate his quest for a total artwork, inspired by Kandinsky, Wagner, and the correspondence systems of Scriabin and Messiaen.
From music to painting, from digital art to sculpture, Arnaud Quercy pursues an exploration where rigor and freedom coexist. His work, exhibited in France and internationally, invites viewers into a sensory experience where each piece becomes a visual score, a space of vibration between structure and expression, between the visible and the invisible.
His significant works include the chamber orchestra piece “The Helper” (finalist at the Maurice Ravel International Contest), the string quartet “The Big Five” inspired by Hemingway’s short stories, and his recent immersive exhibition “Transcendence” at the Koblenzer Kunstverein. Quercy’s artistic output spans over 20 musical compositions, numerous art collections including “Research On Tensions” and “Abstract Loops,” and published writings such as “Essais Abstraits: Le défi d’un seul mot.” His work has been exhibited internationally, from Paris to Los Angeles, receiving recognition including the 2021 Blender 3D France Championship award.
Musical Compositions and Creations
2017 “The Helper”, for Chamber Orchestra
2017 “Mannix”, comp. Lalo Shiffrin, Arrangement and conducting by Arnaud Quercy, for bigband
2017 “Variations”, for Trio (Violin, Cello, Piano)
2017 “The Big five”, for string quartet. Translating the symbolism of Ernest Hemingway’s short stories into a 5 pieces series.
2018 “Dotty”, Symphonic Poem (4 movements) for symphonic orchestra
2020 “Secrets of Kindred Souls”, Prelude for piano
2020 “Fear”, 1 min in 360 VR for symphonic orchestra essay
2020 “Reborn” – for String Orchestra
2020 “Transcendental Aesthetism”, for piano
2020 “In a blissful stream”, for piano
2020 “Eaux troubles”, for poet (Jerome Pinte) and piano (Arnaud Quercy)
2020 “Abstract Essays”, for piano
2021 “Isochronic Pendulum” – Minimalist sound sculpture (Arnaud Quercy Creations)
2021 “Shooting Star” (Triptych creation, album ℗ 2735700 Records DK Released on: 2021-02-05 )
2021 “Galitea”, Animation movie and symphonic poem creation, commissioned by the Space Renaissance Initiative
2021 “Acceptance of The Absurd” – Research on tensions #37, Alternate work, short piece for piano
2021 “The Kiss, 1908”, Variations #2 on the painting by Gustav Klimt , short piece for piano
2021 “The soul of the world” – Research on tensions # 21, , Alternate work, short piece for piano
2021 “The Sun Dance” – Deerhoof Rattle Sound Sculpture
2023 “Transcendental Aesthetism”, for piano – variations and impromptu
2024 Nocturnal Vision for string quartet + piano
Art Collections
2020 Préludes pour pinceaux – digital works
2020 Reveries – digital works
2020 The Players – digital works
2020 Urbanustries – digital works
2020-2022 Research On tensions – digital works
2021 Abstract Loops – digital works
2022 The Ballroom – digital works
2022 Sketches (on going)
2023 Voyages, watercolor
2023 Transcendence – paintings (oil & acrylic)
2023 Untamed collection – paintings and scultures
2024 Magic and spells – paintings and scultures
2024 Synesthetic Explorations – paintings (watercolor, oil, acrylic) (ongoing)
Writings and Publications
2017 Piano Jazz Master’s Solos Rare Transcriptions, published – ISBN-13 : 978-1973439288
2020 Ego (short story) – published – ISBN-13 : 979-8686358591
2020 Essais Abstraits: Le défi d’un seul mot – published – ISBN-13 : 979-8575866091
2021 Etoile Filante (shooting star) – published – ISBN-13: 979-8704045373
2021 Mila
2021 Abstract Loops (ongoing, 20+ abstract language poetry )- ongoing
2024 ARTBOOK 2023-2024: The Art of Arnaud Quercy – ISBN-13 : 979-8346245070
Exhibitions
2021 O’Hanlon center of Arts, CA / So Real–Surreal exhibition (Nov 11, 2021 to Jan 20, 2022), Juried by Michael Yochum: The Two Cities (part II) – research on tensions #29
2021 Art Fluent, Boston, MA / WHATEVS exhibition, juried by Amy Matteson Neill : Savage
2022 The Dab Art Co. Main Street Gallery, LA, USA – (OCT21)Los Angeles | Group Exhibitions, Solo Features & Roster: Free will – research on tensions #32
2022 Ephemeral Art – Sand bas-relief – Salou beach, Spain
2022 passéfutur Art show, 30 September 2022, L’Auguste Théatre, Paris – 15 unique digital creations with live classical music duo (with Marion Hedin, Cello and David Erhard, Piano)
2023 « The Cat Of Istambul », Exposition Dans La Jungle Du Douanier Rousseau Atelier D’arts De La Butte Aux Cailles Profils Et Reliefs, Paris Paris, France
2023 “Murmurs Of Solitude – The Enigma Of The Teenager”, Abstract Exhibition – Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA, États-Unis
2023 Human Exhibition – Naturalist Gallery Of Contemporary Art Washington, DC, États-Unis
2023 Transcendence / ephemera arts – Koblenzer Kunstverein e.V., Germany – Immersive exhibition, solo exhibition, live performance with Frank von Haefen (Flute), and Arnaud (piano)
2024 « The Owl », Exposition Magie et Sortileges – Atelier D’arts De La Butte Aux Cailles Profils Et Reliefs, Paris Paris, France
2024 Marché de la Création, Edgar Quinet, Paris
2024 Salon d’art contemporain – Metamorphose, Paris
Awards
2017 Paris College of Music Diploma – Cum Laude
2018 Maurice Ravel International Contest : “The Helper” for chamber orchestra (Finalist and Special Mention in the “All Existing Instruments Category”)
2021 Winner of the 2021 Blender 3D France Championship
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