Artwork description:

'Self-reflection' is a macro photo of a dewdrop on a grass blade.

Photography is the way for me to explore the world around me and inside of me. Endless self-reflection through the meditative process of dissolving in the beauty of Nature.

I was thinking, "What are these thoughts that appear in my head? They can be fun, supportive, and energetic at times. And sometimes they can be dark and tight, preventing any movement." My answer was that it is just words. Words! abstract things with a huge impact! In this abstract world of words, concepts, and ideas in my head, consciousness manifests itself, creating its own universe and reflecting all of experience.

This photo is about it, as well as others from "InnerSpace Dreamscapes," which is dedicated to fantasy and consciousness and where an image of a drop reflects consciousness that emerges in the body and creates the abstract world of ideas, concepts, and our verbalized reality.

Welcome to my dreams :)


INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRINT:

Gicleè museum-quality print, Canson Fine Art paper + COA


Installed in Ph-neutral passpartout + backing, ready for framing


Signed and numbered


Limited edition of 25



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



Inna Etuvgi, hailing from Russia's Arctic shores, brings her technical background to light as a Swedish art photographer. Her artistic journey began in 2020, and in 2022, she gained recognition as a finalist in the Arte Laguna Prize 16. In 2023, she received an honour from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee. Etuvgi’s works are featured in “Photography in the Visual Culture” 22/23 book.



Navigating life with Aphantasia, Inna's mind doesn't visualise, but it pulsates with vivid concepts, emotions, and sensations. She uses her camera not merely to explore the world but to externalise her unique mental landscapes, making them visible. Each macro photograph goes beyond capturing a moment; it serves as a window into her inner world—a tangible representation of her cognitive realm.

Materials used:

fine-art paper from Canson, archival pigment inks

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