Alba Yruela

Artist Profile

Alba Yruela (b. 1989, Spain) grew up in Empordà, where she cultivated a deep affection for nature. She photographs the landscapes and people around her with an intimate and delicate approach, yet direct point of view. Her practice spans various media, including portraiture, still life, fashion, and video.

She has exhibited her work in cities such as Paris, Los Angeles, London, and Barcelona, and has published more than a dozen photobooks. Among them, her major work Diaris 2009–2019 has been highly praised as a beautiful and contemplative record that tenderly captures her inner world. Composed of over 500 photographs taken across a decade, the book weaves together personal recollection with an exploration of form, color, and light.

In her latest publication, Cherry Blossom, Don’t Cry (2025), Yruela reflects on an emotional shift experienced during her stay in Japan, portraying the transition from feeling lost to experiencing renewal through her characteristic gaze toward nature. An emotive interplay between the external world and her inner sensibility, captured through the full bloom of cherry blossoms.