MAIA FLORE // Selected Work

Maia Flore has cultivated a singular visual identity in contemporary photography, where reality and reverie intertwine in compositions of evocative delicacy. Her work has been the subject of critical analysis, praised for its exploration of the body, space, and poetic narrative in images that defy the laws of physics and logic.

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Flore’s work has been praised for its ability to exist at the intersection of the real and the imaginary. Her photography goes beyond mere representation of the visible world, reconfiguring it into scenes that challenge the perception of time and space, immersing the viewer in a state of dreamlike suspension.

'Yo creo en simplicidad y alegría para contar narrativas convincentes para elevar nuestra comunicación.' - Maia Flore

In series such as *Sleep Elevations* (2010), the artist transforms her own body into a narrative vehicle, defying gravity in compositions where the human figure floats, folds, or appears to be absorbed by its surroundings. Critics have interpreted this poetics of the body as a metaphor for the pursuit of freedom, a break from the earthly, and a reconfiguration of physical boundaries.

Recognition and International Projection

Her work has been distinguished with awards such as the HSBC Prize for Photography in 2015, solidifying her place in the contemporary art scene. Projects like ImagineFrance – Le voyage fantastique showcase her talent for reinterpreting cultural heritage through a playful and sensory lens, transforming tradition into a stage of infinite possibilities.

Body, Space, and a Choreography of Weightlessness

A constant in her work is the interaction between the human figure and the landscape, where the body appears to defy the laws of physics in a dance of weightlessness. Through meticulous staging, Flore creates a dialogue between the subject and their surroundings, where physical presence becomes ethereal, almost evanescent.

Refined Aesthetic and Emotional Minimalism

Critics have highlighted the economy of elements in her visual language: clean compositions, soft color palettes, and a dreamlike atmosphere that evokes introspection and stillness. This formal minimalism not only enhances the ethereal nature of her work but also amplifies the emotional depth of her images.

An Imaginary That Transcends the Tangible

Maia Flore’s universe stands as a transitional space between the possible and the intangible, where photography becomes a medium for expanding the limits of perception. Her work not only engages with visible reality but reconfigures it with a sensitivity that oscillates between subtlety and the disruption of convention. Through her meticulous construction of the dreamlike, Flore proves that the photographic image can be more than a record of the world—it can be an entryway into dimensions that challenge the way we inhabit it.

Maia was born in France in 1988.

Maia Flore