Alien in the sparks (2021) Photograph by Inna Etuvgi

ALIEN IN THE SPARKS

“In our busy world, lichens are often the ultimate aliens—living right under our feet, yet remaining unknown and unnoticed—majestic strangers.” — Inna Etuvgi

This macro photograph features the Cladonia pyxidata lichen, adorned with morning dew and glowing within a field of light. These "alien" looking organisms are not just tiny specks on a rock, but vital, majestic figures that sustain our ecosystems and are definitely worth being seen.

This work is part of the SAGOSKOGEN collection—a visual dialogue rooted in the Arctic tradition of respecting nature as a living entity. It is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the Swedish forest, reminding us that wonder is often found in the things we've yet to truly see.


PRINT:

Collector's Master Edition of 15.
Museum-quality Giclée print on Fine Art paper.
Image size 80x100 cm. Total paper size90x110 cm.
Hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Certificate of Authenticity.


ABOUT THE ARTIST

Inna Etuvgi is a Swedish-Chukchi art photographer and digital artist, internationally recognised as an Arte Laguna Prize finalist (Venice) and a recipient of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee grant. Born in a remote Arctic village in Chukotka and trained in technical cybernetics, she began her artistic practice in 2020 and has since exhibited across Europe — in Venice, London, Barcelona, Palermo, and San Marino.

Etuvgi lives with aphantasia — she cannot see images in her mind. Her camera and AI serve as extensions of her visual imagination, allowing her to create what she cannot picture internally. Through macro photography she enters the hidden worlds of mosses, lichens, and dewdrops; through digital art she gives form to psychological states and inner archetypes. Both are rooted in a deep sensitivity shaped by her Chukchi upbringing — an instinct to feel into every living thing.

As art critic Tabish Khan notes: "Her work transports us to other worlds — both real and imaginary, but always in harmony with nature."

Materials used:

fine art paper, archival pigment inks

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 3
• Size: 90 x 110 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 80 x 100cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Flowers and plants
• Hurry, only 1 left in stock

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