Lídia Vives - Limerence
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Description from the seller
Printing and authenticity
Fine Art print on Hahnemühle Baryta paper with an extra-glossy finish.
Comes signed and numbered, with a certificate of authenticity.
Edition
Limited edition 4/7.
Shipping
The artwork is shipped in a rigid mailer 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 becomes 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 turn into 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 nearly blends with the surroundings, reinforce the sense of crossing between the physical and the intangible, between presence and disappearance. The flowers she holds in her hand act as a final poetic gesture: a last sigh before fading away.
Beyond the tale, the work raises a universal question: is limerence true 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 TranslatePrinting and authenticity
Fine Art print on Hahnemühle Baryta paper with an extra-glossy finish.
Comes signed and numbered, with a certificate of authenticity.
Edition
Limited edition 4/7.
Shipping
The artwork is shipped in a rigid mailer 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 becomes 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 turn into 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 nearly blends with the surroundings, reinforce the sense of crossing between the physical and the intangible, between presence and disappearance. The flowers she holds in her hand act as a final poetic gesture: a last sigh before fading away.
Beyond the tale, the work raises a universal question: is limerence true 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
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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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