Lídia Vives - Freedom
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This artwork has been created without the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Freedom captures that poetic and irreversible moment when the cage opens and freedom ceases to be an idea and becomes a choice.
In this carefully constructed scene,
a young woman holds an empty cage while delicate red feathers float in the air: remnants of a bird that has already taken flight. The lush vegetation surrounding the protagonist — almost jungle-like — envelops the composition in a painterly atmosphere that evokes both the classical portrait and the pre-Raphaelite sensibility.
The color palette, dominated by deep greens, golds, and crimson reds, lends the image a theatrical and symbolic presence. However, far from drama, the expression of the figure conveys calm and acceptance, as if the act of letting go did not imply loss but transformation.
With allusions to Baroque art and contemporary fashion photography, Freedom balances narrative and formal beauty in a cinematic composition that invites reflection on inner freedom, renunciation, and the capacity to let go.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE WORK
- Framed artwork with a gold frame and glass.
- The frame and glass can be easily replaced if the collector wishes to customize the piece.
- Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper with an extra-brilliant finish.
- Artwork signed and numbered.
- Includes certificate of authenticity.
- Professionally insured shipping and carefully packaged.
- Cotton gloves are included for handling the work and a signed postcard with a personal note from the artist.
This work has been exhibited at La Llotja de Lleida.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lídia Vives (1991) is a photographer and visual artist based in Barcelona.
Her work has been published in international outlets such as Vogue Italia and Esquire, and shown in prestigious institutions and galleries such as the Louvre (Paris) and Saatchi Gallery (London).
Her visual universe, recognizable for its strong painterly and narrative character, combines symbolism, theatricality, and meticulous art direction. Through color-rich compositions, emotion, and hidden details — her characteristic Easter eggs — she creates images that invite slow, deep observation.
She has participated in numerous international contemporary art fairs and her work is part of private collections in various countries. Among her upcoming appearances are Art Fair Daegu (South Korea) and Affordable Art Fair Vienna (Austria).
Instagram: @lidia.vives
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 TranslateThis artwork has been created without the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Freedom captures that poetic and irreversible moment when the cage opens and freedom ceases to be an idea and becomes a choice.
In this carefully constructed scene,
a young woman holds an empty cage while delicate red feathers float in the air: remnants of a bird that has already taken flight. The lush vegetation surrounding the protagonist — almost jungle-like — envelops the composition in a painterly atmosphere that evokes both the classical portrait and the pre-Raphaelite sensibility.
The color palette, dominated by deep greens, golds, and crimson reds, lends the image a theatrical and symbolic presence. However, far from drama, the expression of the figure conveys calm and acceptance, as if the act of letting go did not imply loss but transformation.
With allusions to Baroque art and contemporary fashion photography, Freedom balances narrative and formal beauty in a cinematic composition that invites reflection on inner freedom, renunciation, and the capacity to let go.
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE WORK
- Framed artwork with a gold frame and glass.
- The frame and glass can be easily replaced if the collector wishes to customize the piece.
- Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper with an extra-brilliant finish.
- Artwork signed and numbered.
- Includes certificate of authenticity.
- Professionally insured shipping and carefully packaged.
- Cotton gloves are included for handling the work and a signed postcard with a personal note from the artist.
This work has been exhibited at La Llotja de Lleida.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Lídia Vives (1991) is a photographer and visual artist based in Barcelona.
Her work has been published in international outlets such as Vogue Italia and Esquire, and shown in prestigious institutions and galleries such as the Louvre (Paris) and Saatchi Gallery (London).
Her visual universe, recognizable for its strong painterly and narrative character, combines symbolism, theatricality, and meticulous art direction. Through color-rich compositions, emotion, and hidden details — her characteristic Easter eggs — she creates images that invite slow, deep observation.
She has participated in numerous international contemporary art fairs and her work is part of private collections in various countries. Among her upcoming appearances are Art Fair Daegu (South Korea) and Affordable Art Fair Vienna (Austria).
Instagram: @lidia.vives
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
2025
Artist
Lídia Vives
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Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Freedom
Condition
Original State
Technique
Giclée
Height
70 cm
Edition
six-sevenths
Width
68 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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