Cycladic Stillness - Fragmants of Silence
Physical Details
- Medium: Watercolor on Paper
- Dimensions: 15.0 × 21.0 cm
- Weight: 0.0 kg
- Date: 2024
- Location: France
- Certificate of Authenticity: N°20241205-0296
- Catalogue Number: AQC0799
- Collection: Mediterranean Echoes
- Availability: Sold
Provenance
- Origin: Arnaud Quercy, Paris, France, 2024
- Acquired: 2024-12-29 — Private collection — USA during Salon d'art contemporain – Metamorphose, Paris
Description
'Cycladic Stillness - Fragments of Silence' evokes a profound sense of calm and contemplation, inspired by the timeless elegance of ancient Cycladic art. This delicate watercolor composition merges abstract geometry with organic forms, paying homage to the serene beauty and minimalist aesthetics of the Aegean islands.
The artwork’s harmonious palette of soft blues, muted purples, and subtle grays mirrors the tranquil hues of sea and sky, while linear structures intersect with fluid curves to create a balanced, meditative arrangement.
The circular and oval forms resemble ancient figurines and sacred symbols, inviting reflections on stillness, spirituality, and eternity.
Arnaud Quercy’s brushwork delicately captures light and shadow, hinting at both fragility and strength. The overlapping shapes and fine lines symbolize the layering of history and memory—silent echoes of past civilizations preserved in fragments. The composition’s vertical alignment suggests continuity, connecting earth and sky, time and space.
This piece is part of Quercy’s 2024 collection, exploring themes of silence and presence through abstraction. Perfect for collectors and interior design enthusiasts, it offers a sense of timeless elegance and quiet introspection.
Delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity (N° 20241205-0296), this unique artwork ensures both value and originality. Signed by the artist, it complements contemporary and classical settings alike.
Where this work lives
- Series: Aegean Whispers
- Collection: Mediterranean Echoes
- Technique: Watercolor
Exhibitions
- Rencontres au Marché de la Création (2024-04-23 → 2024-12-31, Marché de la Création – Paris Montparnasse, Paris)
- Salon d'art contemporain – Metamorphose, Paris (2024-12-26 → 2025-01-05, Halle des Blancs Manteaux, Paris)
Other works in this series
- La plainte de Cybele - Variations 2
- The Solitary Cyclop
- Terres d Oliviers - Parfum de feuilles
- Dusk on the Ionian Sea
Documented at
- Gallery — Cycladic Stillness - Fragmants of Silence
- Nanopublication — Cycladic Stillness - Fragmants of Silence — Digital Image Documentation - aqc0799_img_full_2074x3112_webp
- Nanopublication — Cycladic Stillness - Fragmants of Silence — Physical Specifications
- Nanopublication — Cycladic Stillness - Fragmants of Silence — Computational Image Analysis - AQC0799
Thematic Elements
Technical Notes
- Format: Small
- Type: Painting
- Image resolution: 2074x3112 px
Page Information
- Last updated : 2026-06-11
- Language: EN | Version française
