The exhibition "The Tree and the Machine" at the Musée de l'Abbaye (February 8 - September 28, 2025) features around forty paintings and engravings by Laurent Proux. Some of these works were created during a residency in Saint-Claude, during which the artist met with local businesses and the men and women who perpetuate the emblematic skills of the Haut-Jura region.

This catalog follows the Corpus Painting published in January 2024. It complements it with a lengthy interview between the artist and the museum director, illustrated with comparative works (Courbet, Bacon, Léger, Bonnard, Vuillard, etc.), an introduction by Judicaël Lavrador, an essay by Basile Rosenzweig, a photographic commission in the artist's studio, and finally a comprehensive portfolio featuring around forty recent works, including engravings. As a museum catalog, it allows for an in-depth exploration of the artist's work through various scientific approaches, supported by extensive iconography (views of works, details, studio, etc.).