Artwork description:

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

🤌 THE STORY BEHIND:

Everyone has an inner child, a dreamer. My childhood was spent in Chukotka (Russia's far north-east), in the beautiful arctic landscapes. And this photo reflects my childhood memories of the Aurora Borealis, which happens in my motherland.

I want to tell you a story about it:

"Somewhere far in the center of the universe, an igloo stands." The Sun lives in this igloo. Every morning, the sun departs from its home to meet its beloved earth. It extends its arms-rays to embrace its beloved, who is alone and sad, staring at its shadow.

And 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 Canson Fine Art paper
* Edition size: Limited to 3 copies
* Details: Signed and numbered by the artist, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
* Dimensions: Image size 60 x 60 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 from Hahnemuhle, archival pigment inks

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