Communic’Art has conceived and realized the book/catalogue for Gérard Garouste’s exhibition entitled L’ânesse et la figue presented at Galerie Daniel Templon from January 28 until March 18, 2006.

The catalogue presents each painting in the exhibition with a commentary by the artist.

The words, gathered by Hortense Lyon, refer to biblical texts and very precisely enlighten Garouste’s intention in the making of each painting as well as the history behind it.

Elegant, dense and largely illustrated, this catalogue emphasizes the richness and density of the works by offering a series of details of a certain nomber of paintings.

In this adventure I will use the donkey as both a vehicle and a metaphor, confesses Gérard Garouse in the first pages of the book. The exhibition presents a series of paintings taking their source in biblical texts where the donkey plays a major role.

The artist delivers his critical vision of the fondamental texts of our world and culture, and asserts the ethical function of art. By distorting bodies, he questions pre-established images and ideas.

This catalogue is distributed by our partner PARIS MUSÉES in 300 bookstores in France, including 50 specialized bookstores with an Art section.

The catalogue will be listed in over forty (40) professional databases, including Fnac, Amazon and Dilicom as well as in online bookstores. The catalogue will also be distributed in Europe, North America and Easter Europe.