Lídia Vives - Carwash
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Description from the seller
Edition 5/10.
Fine Art photography printed on Hahnemühle Baryta paper with an extra-brilliant finish.
Signed and numbered by the artist by hand. Includes certificate of authenticity.
The work is carefully shipped protected in a rigid tube or flat packaging depending on destination. The package includes cotton gloves for handling and a signed postcard.
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ABOUT THE WORK
“Carwash” captures the silent tension that precedes an intimate encounter. The scene, built inside a car, transforms a mundane moment into a cinematic image charged with desire, anticipation and emotional closeness.
The red car functions as a visual symbol of passion and contained emotion, while the composition reinforces the sense of intimacy suspended in time. Beyond the portrait, the work offers a contemporary look at desire, youth and human connection.
The editorial aesthetics, use of color and narrative atmosphere place the image between artistic photography and contemporary cinematic imagery.
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Lídia Vives (Lleida, 1991) is a photographer and visual artist specializing in conceptual and Fine Art photography. Her work combines painterly influences, symbolic narrative and cinematic aesthetics, creating carefully constructed images that explore identity, emotion and perception.
Her work has been internationally recognized with awards such as Monochrome Awards, Muse Photography Awards, Moscow International Foto Awards, Chromatic Awards and Trierenberg Super Circuit, among others.
The artist's works are part of international private collections.
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 TranslateEdition 5/10.
Fine Art photography printed on Hahnemühle Baryta paper with an extra-brilliant finish.
Signed and numbered by the artist by hand. Includes certificate of authenticity.
The work is carefully shipped protected in a rigid tube or flat packaging depending on destination. The package includes cotton gloves for handling and a signed postcard.
—
ABOUT THE WORK
“Carwash” captures the silent tension that precedes an intimate encounter. The scene, built inside a car, transforms a mundane moment into a cinematic image charged with desire, anticipation and emotional closeness.
The red car functions as a visual symbol of passion and contained emotion, while the composition reinforces the sense of intimacy suspended in time. Beyond the portrait, the work offers a contemporary look at desire, youth and human connection.
The editorial aesthetics, use of color and narrative atmosphere place the image between artistic photography and contemporary cinematic imagery.
—
Lídia Vives (Lleida, 1991) is a photographer and visual artist specializing in conceptual and Fine Art photography. Her work combines painterly influences, symbolic narrative and cinematic aesthetics, creating carefully constructed images that explore identity, emotion and perception.
Her work has been internationally recognized with awards such as Monochrome Awards, Muse Photography Awards, Moscow International Foto Awards, Chromatic Awards and Trierenberg Super Circuit, among others.
The artist's works are part of international private collections.
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
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Carwash
Condition
Original State
Technique
Digital print
Height
52 cm
Edition
5/10
Width
75 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Fashion
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