Artwork description:

THE LAST LESSON

The big abounded shell was covered in dry moss... It looked like a rusty piece of something. On the top, it was decorated with "bronze beads"... I was curious to look closer.

Through the macro lens, I could see that the "beads" are boxes of moss sporangium… they were opened.

Their mission was done: it gave birth to spores—little future mosses —fed them, gave them place and safety, let them grow... and then it opened one day and let the "kids" fly away into the big world.

The mission is done… And now it is time just to be beautiful. Time to fill these tiny wonderful cups, that were full of care and love most of the life, with the golden light… Time to shine and to give the kids the last lesson of beautiful aging… as a beautiful sunset of tender loving souls.


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 80 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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