INSIDE THE DROP - matted (2021)Photograph by Inna Etuvgi

🔴 Availability Note: This specific matted edition is currently not held in gallery stock; however, it remains available as a bespoke studio commission.


Each piece is personally crafted, matted, and signed by the artist upon request. If you are interested in this particular format or a custom size, please use the "Contact Artist" or "Commission" button. Inna will be happy to create a dedicated listing for your personalized order.

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"INSIDE THE DROP"
matted art photo print by art photographer Inna Etuvgi
image size 28x21cm
mate size 40x30cm


This macro photo of Cladonia Stellaris lichens, taken in the forests of Sweden, invites you to see a whimsical world within a raindrop. If you look closely, the reflection of lichen branches forms the silhouette of an animal face. It’s a playful blend of light, imagination, and nature’s hidden stories, told in its own visual language, sharing a tale of life and growth.

This image a tribute to the role lichens play as pioneers of life. These tiny organisms transform bare stone into fertile ground, laying the foundation for entire ecosystems. Over time, they make way for mosses, plants, and eventually animals. The animal face in the raindrop symbolizes this journey—starting with lichens and leading to the richness of life we see today.

Honored as a finalist in the Arte Laguna Prize 16, "Inside the Drop" was exhibited at the prestigious Arsenale of Venice in 2023. It’s a celebration of the hidden wonders in nature, where even the smallest details can reveal the biggest stories.


PRINT INFORMATION:

Gicleè print on Canson Fine Art paper + COA

Installed in Ph-neutral passpartout 40x30 cm + backing, ready for framing, fits standard frames.
Image size 28x21cm

Limited edition 25

Signed, numbered and printed by the author



ABOUT THE ARTIST

Inna Etuvgi is a Swedish-Chukchi artist whose work defines the concept of Cybernetic Animism—a bridge between indigenous Arctic intuition and technical precision. Raised in a remote village in Chukotka and trained in technical cybernetics, Etuvgi explores the shared "soul" of natural ecosystems and digital algorithms.

Living with Aphantasia—the inability to visualize mental images—Etuvgi uses her camera and Generative AI as a "visual prosthesis" to externalize deep emotional landscapes. Her macro photography magnifies nature’s smallest details, urging a shift from a human-centered worldview to one of interconnectedness.

Internationally recognized as an Arte Laguna Prize finalist (Venice) and a recipient of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee grant, Etuvgi’s work is held in private collections worldwide. 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, Ph-neutral passepartout

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 25
• Size: 40 x 30 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 28 x 21cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Flowers and plants

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