Greca (2019) Photography by Lídia Vives

Photography, 23.6x21.7 in
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In the realm of symbolism, "Greca" unveils a narrative woven with meaning. Within this frontal medium shot, a vision unfolds—an embodiment of contrasts and introspection. Before us sits a girl dressed in pristine white, her essence evoking purity and innocence. Adorned with a pearl headdress, she emanates an aura of timeless grace.
In the realm of symbolism, "Greca" unveils a narrative woven with meaning. Within this frontal medium shot, a vision unfolds—an embodiment of contrasts and introspection. Before us sits a girl dressed in pristine white, her essence evoking purity and innocence. Adorned with a pearl headdress, she emanates an aura of timeless grace.

As she sits behind a table draped in a pristine white cloth, a captivating tableau is revealed. Two classical Greco-Roman busts rest upon the surface, one male and one female. A story lies within their presence—a tale of duality, strength, and the inevitable frailty of beauty. The female bust, fragmented and broken, carries the weight of imperfections and shattered ideals.

Yet, amidst this juxtaposition, the model herself bears a pink-painted arm—a subtle disruption of conventional norms, a brushstroke of individuality. It signifies a rebellion against societal expectations, an embrace of personal expression within a world defined by symmetry and tradition.

"Greca" transcends the physical realm to embrace a conceptual journey. It delves into the depths of human nature, exploring the delicate balance between perfection and imperfection, the interplay of strength and vulnerability, and the profound significance of embracing one's uniqueness.

With profound symbolism and thought-provoking imagery, "Greca" beckons viewers to contemplate the intricacies of existence. It serves as a poignant reminder that within the cracks and fractures lies an inherent beauty, a testament to resilience and the transformative power of embracing our flaws.

May "Greca" find its home among those who seek art that ignites introspection, sparks conversations, and resonates with the depths of the human experience. Let it grace your space, an emblem of both fragility and strength, inviting contemplation and celebration of the nuanced complexities within us all.

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Lídia Vives (Spain, 1991), currently based in Barcelona, is a photographer and visual artist whose work has appeared in magazines such as Esquire and Vogue Italia, as well as in galleries, art fairs,[...]

Lídia Vives (Spain, 1991), currently based in Barcelona, is a photographer and visual artist whose work has appeared in magazines such as Esquire and Vogue Italia, as well as in galleries, art fairs, and museums such as the Louvre in Paris. She has also worked with a number of musical groups, including the Spanish band Love of Lesbian. 

Since her first exhibition in 2013, she has traveled the world presenting her work and has received numerous international awards (gold medal for self-portraiture at the Trierenberg Super Circuit in Wels, Austria in 2022, and a winner of the Passepartout Photo Prize in the Annual Catalogue 2022 in Italy...)

Strongly influenced by Italian Renaissance and Baroque artists, as well as some of her contemporaries, Lídia's work is distinguished by the pictorial environment that she employs when dealing with current issues, frequently employing her self-portrait. She is also known for hiding Easter eggs in her photographs to entice the viewer to look deeper into her work.

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