Artwork description:

CAUGHT BY URSA
Fine Art Photography Print by Inna Etuvgi
Image size 59x38,5cm

“Ursa holds a special place in my world. This constellation, the main one in the northern sky, was always visible from my childhood window. And I still find it in the night sky here in Sweden. It feels like a center — a point of connection, linking past and present, earth and cosmos, inner world and outer reality.” — Inna Etuvgi


“Caught by Ursa” is a fine art macro photograph by Inna Etuvgi, capturing a fleeting illusion in a drop of morning dew. Light flares form a shape reminiscent of the Big Dipper — or Ursa Major — gently gathering the dewdrops like a spoon collecting gems. But these are not just droplets of water; they hold fragments of nature’s dreams, left behind after its morning awakening. 


This visual myth unfolds not in the night sky, but beneath our feet. The dew-soaked grass becomes a fragment of the cosmos, where light, memory, and imagination converge in a quiet moment of wonder.

Part of the "Wonderland Under Our Feet" series, this work invites viewers to slow down, look closer, and rediscover the extraordinary in the most delicate details of the natural world.


PRINT INFORMATION:

* Medium: Giclée print on Canson Fine Art paper
* Edition size: Limited to 25 copies
* Details: Signed, numbered, and printed by the artist, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
* Dimensions: Image size 59x38,5 cm
* Shipping: Sent rolled in a durable mailing tube (10 cm diameter).


ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Inna Etuvgi is a Swedish-Chukchi art photographer whose work explores the delicate balance between nature, humanity, and technology. Growing up in the remote Arctic, where survival depends on sensitivity to nature’s smallest signs, Etuvgi developed a deep respect for the fragile ecosystems she now captures in her art.

Living with Aphantasia—an inability to visualise mental images—Etuvgi turns to nature to reflect her inner landscapes, using her camera and digital art to externalise emotions and sensations. Through her macro photography, she magnifies the intricate details of nature's smallest elements, urging viewers to see their beauty, quiet resilience, and essential role in sustaining ecosystems. Her work highlights our bond with nature and challenges the human-centred worldview, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all life and encouraging a more mindful, compassionate relationship with the natural world.

Beginning her artistic journey in 2020, Etuvgi was internationally recognised as a finalist for the Arte Laguna Prize in 2022 and received a grant from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee in 2023. 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

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