Surreal Lichens Neighbourhood (2020) Photograph by Inna Etuvgi

SURREAL LICHENS NEIGHBOURHOOD

“Nature often exists as a parallel universe, right before our eyes. By shifting the perspective and color, I want to reveal the silent, intricate symphony of existence that we miss in our daily rush.” — Inna Etuvgi

In this macro photograph, the Cladonia pyxidata lichen is recast in deliberate, otherworldly hues. It is a visual trip into the heart of the lichen kingdom—a realm that is inherently surreal and complex. Here, adorned with a single, clear raindrop, the lichen is no longer a tiny organism on a branch, but a majestic figure from a psychedelic dream, beckoning the viewer to lean in and appreciate the magic that thrives in the unseen.


PRINT:

Studio Edition of 25.
Museum-quality Giclée print on Fine Art paper.
Image size 39x52 cm. Total paper size 43 x 56 cm.
Hand-signed, numbered, and printed by the artist. Certificate of Authenticity.


ABOUT THE ARTIST

Inna Etuvgi is a Swedish-Chukchi art photographer and digital artist, internationally recognised as an Arte Laguna Prize finalist (Venice) and a recipient of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee grant. Born in a remote Arctic village in Chukotka and trained in technical cybernetics, she began her artistic practice in 2020 and has since exhibited across Europe — in Venice, London, Barcelona, Palermo, and San Marino.

Etuvgi lives with aphantasia — she cannot see images in her mind. Her camera and AI serve as extensions of her visual imagination, allowing her to create what she cannot picture internally. Through macro photography she enters the hidden worlds of mosses, lichens, and dewdrops; through digital art she gives form to psychological states and inner archetypes. Both are rooted in a deep sensitivity shaped by her Chukchi upbringing — an instinct to feel into every living thing.

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 from Canson, pigment 12 colors ink from Canon

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 25
• Size: 43 x 56 x 0.15cm (unframed) / 39 x 52cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Flowers and plants
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