Artwork description:

In the photo, you can see drops of morning dew on the grass that I captured on the field in southern Sweden.

THE STORY BEHIND:

Everyone has an inner dreamer, an inner child. Childhood I spent in Chukotka (very far north-east of Russia), in the beautiful arctic landscapes. And this photo reflects my childhood memories of the Aurora Lights, which happen in my motherland.

I want to tell you a story about it:

"Far in the center of the Universe, an igloo stands. In this igloo lives the Sun. Every morning the Sun leaves its home to meet with its beloved Earth. It stretches out its arms-rays to embrace its beloved, who is sad alone, looking at its shadow.

When these rays reach the Earth we see the Northern Lights.

This is the endless love story of the Sun and Earth".


PRINT INFORMATION:

* Medium: Giclée print on Hahnemuehle Fine Art Canvas
* Exhibition sample - a ready-to-hang print on fine art canvas, stretched on a wooden frame - size 60x60x3 cm - edition of 1
* Details: Signed and numbered by the artist, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
* Dimensions: 60x60x3 cm



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 canvas from Hahnemuhle, archival pigment inks

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