The Gaia series takes its name from the hypothesis by James Lovelock and Lynn Margulis which describes Earth as a single superorganism in which living beings and the rest of the planet establish a self-regulating equilibrium that ensures the survival of the whole. Each image is a diptych created by juxtaposing two photographs of natural elements found in Llorens’ local environment. When put together, they generate a third image that combines these two into a harmonious whole, a new and balanced reality created from this simple juxtaposition.
The work aims to reflect on the need to re-establish our connection with nature, too long neglected, and the responsible part we play to ensure the survival of our planet. The series has once again just been recognised in the LensCulture Critics’ Choice Awards 2025 selected from 1000s of entries from over 120 countries. Jaume’s work is also currently on display in The Alternative Landscape exhibition at In-Dependance by Ibasho Gallery in Antwerp alongside artists including Albarran Cabrera and Casper Faassen.
Nature and landscape are the raw materials of my work. I approach them
contemplatively, alone and in silence, open to unplanned moments that move me, whether aesthetically or emotionally. I work almost exclusively in black & white, drawn to simplicity and communicating with as few few elements as possible. Rather than explaining, I try to suggest and leave room for interpretation. Much of my work is based on the juxtaposition of
photographs. I find it fascinating how placing two images side by side can create a resonance between them and transform them. It is not just about combining two photos, but about how elements from each can take on new meanings simply by being placed next to one another – Jaume Llorens, 2025.
