Artwork description:

This is macro photography of British soldier lichen (or Cladonia cristatella).
They've got such a name for the look of their fruiting bodies (apothecia), which resemble the red hats worn by invading British troops during the American Revolutionary War.

I snapped this lichen in the forest of South Sweden in spring 2020 when their apothecia have a more intense red color. I was captured by the beautiful combination of calm gray and bright, provocative red. And when I looked at them through the macro lens of the camera, I was surprised to find this beauty with the open fruiting body. I was impressed by how beautifully it was opened, like it had been carefully cut—what a geometry! Amazing Nature!

The photo is printed in a limited edition, using Hahnemuehle fine art paper and archival pigment inks.

Each print is signed, numbered, and comes with the certificate.

🌿 The print is installed in the PH-neutral passpartout with the backing, common size 30x30cm. Ready for framing.

Actual size of the image - 20 x 20 cm - edition of 25



📸 ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Etuvgi is a Sweden-based self-educated artist with aphantasia, which uses photography and digital art to visualize her feelings, concepts, and dreams.

Etuvgi's works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions internationally. In 2022, she became a finalist at the Arte Laguna Prize 16. In 2023, the artist was granted a stipend from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee.

Materials used:

fine-art paper from Hahnemuhle, archival pigment inks

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