Silent Symphonies

In the intricate dance of life, women communicate through unspoken languages—a silent symphony of gestures, gazes, and shared experiences. This photographic project by Lisen Stibeck explores the profound connections between women, revealing the quiet yet powerful bonds that unite them.Through the lens, Stibeck captures the essence of silent communication—the subtle nuances of body language, the expressive play of eyes, and the intimate moments of shared understanding. Each photograph in this series is a note in the symphony of female solidarity, where individual voices harmonize to create a collective narrative. The imagery speaks to the concept of sharing equal force—a notion that women can be fierce and resilient individually, yet find strength and support in unity. Stibeck's visual storytelling unfolds with grace and sensitivity, portraying women as protagonists of their own stories, navigating life's challenges with determination and grace. Moreover, Silent Symphonies underscores that this harmony is contingent upon the balance of nature. Stibeck's work invites us to recognize that the symphony of women's voices resonates most beautifully when the natural world is in harmony and balance.

Undertow

Undertow explores the world of dreams, memory, alternate realities, and parallel lives. These pictures were born somewhere beyond the reach of my conscious self; images that I have then attempted to translate into photography, drawing inspiration from the places that have always inspired me in my work – Sweden, Morocco, France, Mexico, and Iceland. Many questions are raised, and none are answered. How do we shape reality to fit our imaginations, and vice versa? Can we prepare ourselves for the unexpected without losing unguarded spontaneity from our lives? What do we choose to remember, and what is left behind, lapping against the shores of our mind?

Women in the Flow

Bold shapes and muted colors mark the at times mysterious images of Women in the Flow: Strong faces, hidden identities, subtle shadows and fragments reflecting memories of love, youth and beauty… a narrative of women between centuries and cultures, between ancient traditions and brand-new identities.

Daughters

as I became intrigued by the idea of a photographic study of young women aged 16 – 25. I felt from the outset that the project should represent a spectrum of young people from varying socio-economic backgrounds, from privilege to poverty. What did they share and what set them apart on their journey from girlhood to womanhood?

I wanted to capture the gamut – from the confusion of the teenage years through the formative years, after a young person has left home and begins to define their path in life.

This is the period of the greatest challenge and risk as these young women begin to form an identity. I found my mission in capturing both the sense of vulnerability they felt as well as the promise of future ambitions and dreams.

I ended up traveling for 4 years around the world, working in seven countries meeting young women. The whole experience was hugely insightful for me as I listened to their stories, asked many questions and as I was gaining their trust, earning the privilege to capture their most intimate selves on film.

(My photographs are an hommage to these young women – and a prayer!)

Moroccan Moments

Moroccan Moments is an exploration of colorful stories passed on for centuries and my own dreams and meditations on that ancient culture.

Turfhouses and Fashion

Iceland is known for the sagas written in medieval times, starting in the 13th century. Reading these sagas and travelling around Iceland I found the most interesting turfhouses from South to North. I could clearly see where Iclandic designers found their inspiration.