A simple stepladder, found by chance, now stands as a quiet partner in the sculptural process. Worn by time and past use, it has become part of Aude Franjou’s studio life – holding not only tools and materials, but the memory of works in progress.
Aude loves flea markets.
Once, she came back carrying a stepladder, with a smile on her face.
This step ladder looks quite ordinary. It is made of weathered metal, oak, the steps are creaking, the varnish is cracked, the paint is flaking.
But Aude knows how to give it a new role.
From now on, it shall be known as the “display stepladder”.
Since then, the stepladder is sometimes covered in sketches of sculptures, or scribbled ideas, rolls of linen, jar of dried fruit, biscuits or apples.
The stepladder is also where any newly finished sculpture is placed on display.
So you see, the display step ladder has a functional purpose but also a symbolic purpose.
It assists Aude in her creative process!
