In Evolution, published in 2008 with Editions Xavier Barral Paris (texts written by Dr. Jean-Baptiste de Pannafieu), Patrick Gries offers an atypical approach to viewing art and science. The typological black and white photo series present skeletons of vertebrates as sculptures, which forces us to reconsider the boundaries between artistic and scientific objects.

Evolution is a project shared by 3 persons: Xavier Barral (the publisher who initiated the idea) Jean-Baptiste de Pannafieu (the scientist and writer) and myself.

The result is a powerful pairing that profoundly illustrates how we came to be what we are. Evolution steps beyond the debate and presents the undeniable truth of Darwin's theory, showing through skeletons both obscure and commonplace, but always intriguing, the process by which life has transformed itself, again and again.

With now 7 foreign co-publishers, Evolution has been acclaimed throughout the world.

The prints have entered art collections or have been presented in exhibitions in France, Denmark and International Photography Festival PhotoVisa Krasnodar in Russia.

Evolution on the cover of Photoworld  - China

including a portfolio and interview of Patrick Gries on art and science to celebrate the release of the new Chinese edition of Evolution. 

Evolution : Press releases