Lídia Vives - Caryatid
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Caryatid — Edition 1/5
Caryatid takes as its starting point the Caryatids of ancient Greece: carved female figures that replaced columns and bore the weight of the architecture.
In this photograph, the female figure appears beside a weathered classical column, surrounded by a garden in which roses and vegetation seem to slowly reclaim the built space. The dress, the posture and the composition evoke classical sculpture, while the presence of a living body introduces a tension between permanence and fragility.
The work explores the duality inherent to the figure of the caryatid: beauty and burden, ornament and support. The woman is not merely a decorative element, but a presence that sustains a weight both physical and symbolic.
As nature invades the architecture, the scene also becomes a reflection on the passage of time, memory and the way in which history and myth remain in the landscape.
Caryatid translates the language of classical sculpture into contemporary photography, exploring the strength, beauty and the silent burdens historically associated with the female figure.
Edition limitada: 1/5
Dimensions: 60 × 90 cm
Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 g/m², 100% cotton
Matte finish
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 TranslateCaryatid — Edition 1/5
Caryatid takes as its starting point the Caryatids of ancient Greece: carved female figures that replaced columns and bore the weight of the architecture.
In this photograph, the female figure appears beside a weathered classical column, surrounded by a garden in which roses and vegetation seem to slowly reclaim the built space. The dress, the posture and the composition evoke classical sculpture, while the presence of a living body introduces a tension between permanence and fragility.
The work explores the duality inherent to the figure of the caryatid: beauty and burden, ornament and support. The woman is not merely a decorative element, but a presence that sustains a weight both physical and symbolic.
As nature invades the architecture, the scene also becomes a reflection on the passage of time, memory and the way in which history and myth remain in the landscape.
Caryatid translates the language of classical sculpture into contemporary photography, exploring the strength, beauty and the silent burdens historically associated with the female figure.
Edition limitada: 1/5
Dimensions: 60 × 90 cm
Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 g/m², 100% cotton
Matte finish
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
Caryatid
Condition
Original State
Technique
Digital print
Height
90 cm
Edition
1 of 5
Width
60 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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