Artwork description:

'INSIDE THE DROP' is a macro photograph of Cladonia Stellaris lichens, taken in the verdant forests of Sweden in 2021. This image invites viewers to glimpse a whimsical reflection within a raindrop – a serendipitous silhouette resembling an animal. It's a celebration of those fleeting, magical moments where nature unveils its stories, allowing me a silent yet eloquent dialogue with the wilderness.

This photograph is a tribute to the lichens, those unsung architects of life, which lay the foundation for entire ecosystems on the sheer rock face. They are the silent sentinels of the forest, engaging in photosynthesis even beneath the winter snow, initiating the cycle of life where it seems least likely. This image, a testament to their quiet vitality, reminds us that every being, regardless of size, holds intrinsic value in the intricate web of nature.

Honored as a finalist in the Arte Laguna Prize 16, 'INSIDE THE DROP' was exhibited at the prestigious Arsenale of Venice in 2023.



PRINT INFORMATION:

Gicleè print on Canson Fine Art paper + COA

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

Limited edition 25

Signed, numbered and printed by the author



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Inna Etuvgi, hailing from Russia's Arctic shores, brings her technical background to light as a Swedish art photographer. Her artistic journey began in 2020, and in 2022, she gained recognition as a finalist in the Arte Laguna Prize 16. In 2023, she received an honour from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Etuvgi’s works are featured in “Photography in the Visual Culture” 22/23 book.

Navigating life with Aphantasia, Inna's mind doesn't visualise, but it pulsates with vivid concepts, emotions, and sensations. She uses her camera not merely to explore the world but to externalise her unique mental landscapes, making them visible.

Art critic Tabish Khan says about Inna’s art: “her work is about transporting us to other worlds - both real and imaginary, but always in harmony with nature. She may have a mind blind to visualisation, but she has eyes and a camera that capture the beauty in the worlds that the rest of us often overlook and take for granted.”

Materials used:

fine-art paper, archival pigment inks

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