Geneviève Castrée was a visual artist, musician, and author who forged a distinctive style independently of formal art education. Her creations, often comprising hand-drawn comics and illustrated books, were marked by raw honesty and original humor. Castrée expanded her artistic output to include music projects and live performances, crafting immersive and multifaceted experiences. Her work is celebrated for its unfiltered authenticity and a unique, often melancholic perspective on life.
The book showcases Geneviève Castrée's remarkable artistic journey, highlighting her diverse body of work and the profound impact she made in the art world. Through a carefully curated collection, it celebrates her unique style and themes, offering insights into her creative process and the emotional depth of her art. This compilation serves as both a tribute to her legacy and an exploration of the influences that shaped her vision, making it a significant resource for fans and scholars alike.
"...an aching clarity [is] evident in [Castrée's] sombre grey tones and her dexterous, serpentine lines."-Globe & Mail Best 100 Books of 2013 "With mesmerizing honesty Castrée resurrects the obscenely disorienting turning points of a childhood, the ones that haunt a person for a lifetime. After reading the last page I closed the book and wept a little bit about its simple, perfect ending." -MIRANDA JULY, author of It Chooses You and No One Belongs Here More Than You Goglu is a daydreamer with a young working mother, a disengaged stepfather, and a father who lives five thousand miles away. Drawing, punk rock, and the promise of true independence guide Goglu to adulthood while her home's daily chaos inevitably shapes her identity. Susceptible is a devastating graphic novel debut by Geneviève Castrée; it's a testament to the heartbreaking loss of innocence when a child is forced to be the adult amongst grownups..