Lídia Vives - It wasn't me - XL
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ABOUT THE WORK: "I was in that sex video. I knew it would ruin my life and that he would use it, so I decided to destroy it. I felt humiliated, scared and furious, so I took the hammer and began smashing it with all my anger. Then he turned around, giving me his back. At first I looked at his neck, then his head. For a second, I thought how easy it would be to break it, like an egg. It was only an intrusive thought, a spontaneous fantasy. I really believed that could be the solution, that this would reclaim my life, my dignity and my power... but I didn’t do it. I understood that true power starts with self-control, by staying calm and serene. It wasn’t me, Your Honor... I didn’t kill him."
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 TranslateABOUT THE WORK: "I was in that sex video. I knew it would ruin my life and that he would use it, so I decided to destroy it. I felt humiliated, scared and furious, so I took the hammer and began smashing it with all my anger. Then he turned around, giving me his back. At first I looked at his neck, then his head. For a second, I thought how easy it would be to break it, like an egg. It was only an intrusive thought, a spontaneous fantasy. I really believed that could be the solution, that this would reclaim my life, my dignity and my power... but I didn’t do it. I understood that true power starts with self-control, by staying calm and serene. It wasn’t me, Your Honor... I didn’t kill him."
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
2023
Artist
Lídia Vives
Title of artwork
It wasn't me - XL
Condition
Extremely fine
Technique
Digital print
Height
80 cm
Edition
2/7
Width
54 cm
Signature
Signed
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