In a world marked by conflicts and the increasing difficulty in establishing dialogue, the question of human ties is more relevant than ever. We live in a profound lack of otherness.

The ties we weave, whether spiritual, collective or intimate, are at the heart of human existence. Paradoxically, it is through these attachments, which both free and hinder human beings, that they open up to the world. These ties that define man are also those that he creates, supports and endures, stretching across space and time.

Through her works, Inès Letourneur materializes these complex ties by giving tangible form to the tensions, weights and emotions they convey. Her sculptures, oscillating between humor and gravity, joys and sorrows, violence and sublimation, invite us to reflect on the ambivalence of human relationships.

Inès Letourneur’s sculptures invite us to see objects in a new light. A simple pebble, diverted and transformed, becomes the bearer of an idea. These everyday objects, rediscovered, go beyond their utilitarian function to become bridges towards personal introspection.

Why did you choose bronze? Inès Letourneur brings a contemporary touch to it. When a prototype can be made in bronze, this metal plays a fundamental role: it captures light in a unique way, revealing each curve, each detail. Bronze, through its robustness and longevity, gives a symbolic depth to diverted objects, while resonating with the dualities explored in her works.

An ancient alloy of copper and tin, bronze recalls a distant past, that of the forges where weapons, tools and currencies were created. It echoes human transformations and symbolizes the contradictory forces that are at the heart of each relationship. It is also a way for Inès Letourneur to give shape to her own story.