Artwork description:

'My Magical Way of Thinking' is a macro photo of Cladonia lichens with a raindrop on the top, captured in the Swedish forest in February 2022, being lucky to catch a few minutes of winter sunshine.

BEHIND THE SCENE:

”My Psychedelic Garden” is a photo project of my inner child. Playful and curious, my inner child can see magic and fairytales just everywhere.

How the kids' magic works - kids can take a stick, for example, and suddenly it turns into a horse, or a human, or whatever, that is needed by the context. Kids model the world through objects that they have, they play to enjoy, relieve, and understand. Same here - my inner adult sees a Cladonia lichen, understands that it is a "mix" of fungus and seaweed, knows where do they grow, etc. And the inner child looks at Cladonia, and imagines a human with a head that looks like a crystal ball with beautiful reflections of thoughts and emotions… the magic of creating a new idea is going on, and the sparks are all around.

Such a magical way of thinking can be the way to find the solution or understanding but can be the way to get stuck in illusions. It is activated, when we need to deal with uncertainty, when we meet something unknown. But the real magic happens when this magical thinking goes in balance and with the support and care of the inner adult, our rational part.


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 90 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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