At first glance, the notebooks of Patrick Erouart present a colorful and disjointed aspect. There is an appearance of accident in these layouts between profusion and bursting. These objects nevertheless tick all the boxes of the gender definition. There are travel stories, critical elements about literary and cultural life, and moral, autobiographical or political reflections. These are newspapers, following a tradition dating back to the end of the 17th century at the same time as Cardinal de Retz, Saint-Simon or Furetière were engaged in recording events of which they were contemporary. It is also a set of elements of everyday life taken on the spot. In the continuity of cubist collages, Patrick Erouart extracts from reality bits of magazines, transport tickets, receipts or business cards. He sticks these pieces of his existence, he juxtaposes, scribbles, comments, agents and puts into perspective a set of fragments. An agitated aesthetic arises from this impulsive work, testifying to the urgency and emotion contained in these small details.

 

Nine compositions from the notebooks that the artist has been keeping daily for many years will be exhibited. The opening will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, in the presence of the artist. Located in the heart of the university, in the Soufflot wing, Sorbonne Artgallery is accessible through the entrance at 12 place du Panthéon. We will be happy to have you among us for this event.