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. 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.

STORY

Inspired by the symbolism of the Japanese Sakura tree, this image portrays its spirit embodied in human form. Delicate branches bloom from the figure, intertwining with a Japanese dragon that coils around her, reminiscent of the iconography of the Tree of Wisdom in Christian tradition.

The golden circle in the background evokes the rising sun, a tribute to Japan’s national identity and its deep connection to nature and renewal. The contrast between the soft blossoms and the dark, sinuous dragon creates a visual dialogue between fragility and power, life and myth.

AWARD

· Creative Photo Awards, Portrait, Shortlist
· One Eyeland, World’s Top 10 Fine Art Photo Contest 2020, Bronze

Including frame