Lídia Vives - Limerence

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Limerence — Edition 4/7

Limerence captures a moment of dissolution: the moment when an unrequited love becomes something ethereal, unattainable.

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, the photograph represents the moment when the protagonist turns into sea foam upon realizing that the person she loves belongs to someone else.
The serenity of the figure deliberately contrasts with the tragedy of the scene. The soft tones, the delicacy of the composition and the dress, which seems to progressively fuse with the surroundings, reinforce the sensation of a transition between the physical and the intangible. The small flowers she holds function as a final gesture before disappearing.

The title refers to limerence, that state of intense and obsessive infatuation in which desire and idealization can come to be confused with love.

Beyond the tale, the work poses a universal question: to what extent is what we feel truly belonging to the beloved and to what extent is it a construction born of our own desire?

Year: 2015
Limited edition: 4/7
Dimensions: 45 × 29 cm
FineArt Baryta Hahnemühle, 315 g/m²
Satin finish
Signed and numbered by hand. Includes certificate of authenticity.

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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Limerence — Edition 4/7

Limerence captures a moment of dissolution: the moment when an unrequited love becomes something ethereal, unattainable.

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid, the photograph represents the moment when the protagonist turns into sea foam upon realizing that the person she loves belongs to someone else.
The serenity of the figure deliberately contrasts with the tragedy of the scene. The soft tones, the delicacy of the composition and the dress, which seems to progressively fuse with the surroundings, reinforce the sensation of a transition between the physical and the intangible. The small flowers she holds function as a final gesture before disappearing.

The title refers to limerence, that state of intense and obsessive infatuation in which desire and idealization can come to be confused with love.

Beyond the tale, the work poses a universal question: to what extent is what we feel truly belonging to the beloved and to what extent is it a construction born of our own desire?

Year: 2015
Limited edition: 4/7
Dimensions: 45 × 29 cm
FineArt Baryta Hahnemühle, 315 g/m²
Satin finish
Signed and numbered by hand. Includes certificate of authenticity.

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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Details

Date of print
2026
Artist
Lídia Vives
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Title of artwork
Limerence
Condition
Original State
Technique
Digital print
Height
45 cm
Edition
4 of 7
Width
29 cm
Signature
Signed
Genre
Fine art photography
SpainVerified
275
Objects sold
100%
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