Artwork description:

SURREAL LICHENS NEIGHBOURHOOD

Matted Fine Art Photography Print
Image size: 21x28cm
Mat: 30x40cm


“Surreal Lichens Neighbourhood” is a macro photograph capturing the Cladonia Pyxidata lichen, delicately adorned with a raindrop, by Inna Etuvgi, known artistically as My Psychedelic Garden.

Cast in otherworldly hues, the photograph highlights the otherworldly beauty and intricate complexity inherent in the lichen kingdom—these unsung ecological heroes. Typically unnoticed, they exist as if part of a parallel universe. This piece beckons the viewer to lean in and appreciate the silent symphony of existence that continuously plays amidst the hustle of our lives.



🖼️ PRINT INFORMATION:

Gicleè museum-quality print on Canson fine art paper + COA

The print is installed in Ph-neutral passepartout (30x40cm) + backing

Image size 21x28cm

Limited edition of 25

Signed, numbered, and printed by the artist.






📸 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 Canson, pigment 12 colors ink from Canon

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