Lídia Vives - Limerence
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Has over ten years of experience in art, specialising in post-war photography and contemporary art.
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Description from the seller
Impression and authenticity
Fine Art print on Hahnemühle Baryta paper with a super-glossy finish.
It is delivered signed and numbered, with a certificate of authenticity.
Edition
Limited edition 4/7.
Shipping
The work is sent in a rigid envelope or tube depending on destination.
Includes cotton gloves and a signed postcard.
Self-portrait.
ABOUT THE WORK — Limerence
Limerence captures a moment of dissolution: the exact moment when unrequited love transforms into something ethereal and unattainable. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, the image depicts the second when the protagonist realizes that her beloved loves someone else and, as in the tale, begins to become sea foam.
The softness of the composition and the serenity of the face contrast with the tragedy of the story. The muted tones and the texture of the dress, which almost blends with the surroundings, reinforce the sense of transition between the physical and the intangible, between presence and disappearance. The flowers she holds in her hand function as a final poetic gesture: a last sigh before fading away.
Beyond the tale, the work poses a universal question: is limerence real love or an illusion shaped by desire?
Seller's Story
Lídia Vives is a visual artist and fine art photographer in Barcelona. Her work draws from pictorial tradition, symbolic storytelling and contemporary fashion aesthetics, creating carefully constructed images that go beyond surface beauty to reveal hidden layers of meaning.
She is known for embedding subtle narrative details and recurring symbolic elements within her photographs, inviting viewers to slow down and engage with the image beyond its first reading. These visual cues have become a distinctive part of her artistic language.
Influenced by Renaissance and Baroque painting, Vives balances the timeless and the surreal, often working with staged environments, custom-made props and self-portraiture. Her practice combines meticulous art direction with a strong sense of atmosphere and visual cohesion.
Alongside her personal artistic work, she collaborates with brands, media and institutions on editorial, cultural and commercial projects, always maintaining a concept-driven approach and a consistent visual identity.
Her work has been exhibited in museums, galleries and international art fairs, and featured in publications such as Esquire. She has collaborated with institutions and brands including RTVE and Penguin Random House, and her works are held in private collections worldwide
Translated by Google TranslateImpression and authenticity
Fine Art print on Hahnemühle Baryta paper with a super-glossy finish.
It is delivered signed and numbered, with a certificate of authenticity.
Edition
Limited edition 4/7.
Shipping
The work is sent in a rigid envelope or tube depending on destination.
Includes cotton gloves and a signed postcard.
Self-portrait.
ABOUT THE WORK — Limerence
Limerence captures a moment of dissolution: the exact moment when unrequited love transforms into something ethereal and unattainable. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, the image depicts the second when the protagonist realizes that her beloved loves someone else and, as in the tale, begins to become sea foam.
The softness of the composition and the serenity of the face contrast with the tragedy of the story. The muted tones and the texture of the dress, which almost blends with the surroundings, reinforce the sense of transition between the physical and the intangible, between presence and disappearance. The flowers she holds in her hand function as a final poetic gesture: a last sigh before fading away.
Beyond the tale, the work poses a universal question: is limerence real love or an illusion shaped by desire?
Seller's Story
Lídia Vives is a visual artist and fine art photographer in Barcelona. Her work draws from pictorial tradition, symbolic storytelling and contemporary fashion aesthetics, creating carefully constructed images that go beyond surface beauty to reveal hidden layers of meaning.
She is known for embedding subtle narrative details and recurring symbolic elements within her photographs, inviting viewers to slow down and engage with the image beyond its first reading. These visual cues have become a distinctive part of her artistic language.
Influenced by Renaissance and Baroque painting, Vives balances the timeless and the surreal, often working with staged environments, custom-made props and self-portraiture. Her practice combines meticulous art direction with a strong sense of atmosphere and visual cohesion.
Alongside her personal artistic work, she collaborates with brands, media and institutions on editorial, cultural and commercial projects, always maintaining a concept-driven approach and a consistent visual identity.
Her work has been exhibited in museums, galleries and international art fairs, and featured in publications such as Esquire. She has collaborated with institutions and brands including RTVE and Penguin Random House, and her works are held in private collections worldwide
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Date of print
2026
Artist
Lídia Vives
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Limerence
Condition
Original State
Technique
Digital print
Height
45 cm
Edition
4/7
Width
29 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Portrait
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