Artwork description:

SEDUM’S SECRET UNIVERSE
Fine Art Photography Print
Image size 40x56

“Sedum’s Secret Universe” is a captivating fine art photography print by Inna Etuvgi, offering an intimate macro view of a dewdrop resting delicately on sedum buds. Through this close-up, the image reveals not just the aesthetic intricacy of the plant, but a hidden story of survival and adaptation.

Sedum plants are natural masters of resilience. Thriving even in the harshest environments — deserts, rocky cliffs, or rooftops — they use a unique photosynthesis strategy (CAM) to survive extreme conditions by opening their pores at night instead of the day. In this image, the drop becomes a lens into this secret universe, where evolution and beauty meet.

Part of Etuvgi’s “Wonderland Under Our Feet” series, this fine art macro photograph invites viewers to discover how strength and elegance coexist in even the most overlooked life forms. Perfect for nature lovers, scientists-at-heart, and dreamers, this artwork adds a poetic and thoughtful touch to any interior. Each print is hand-signed, numbered, and printed by the artist.


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 40x56 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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