Artwork description:

THE SILENT EYE
Fine art photography print
Image size 29x38,5 cm


A single raindrop resting on lichen transforms into an eye — as if the northern forest itself were quietly watching.


Inna Etuvgi’s macro photography turns this fleeting detail into a poetic vision of nature as something alive, aware, and deeply connected to us.

This work continues Etuvgi’s exploration of lichens as symbols of resilience and mystery — organisms that feel both earthly and otherworldly. Shaped by her Arctic childhood and her grandmother’s teachings, the artist sees nature as never passive: it observes, responds, and carries its own presence.

Printed on archival fine art paper with pigment inks, this limited edition work is signed and numbered by the artist. Each print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

A unique piece for collectors and nature lovers, The Silent Eye captures both the fragility and the silent strength of life hidden in the smallest forms.


PRINT INFORMATION:

* Medium: Giclée print on Canson Fine Art paper
* Edition size: Limited to 25 copies
* Details: Signed, numbered, and printed by the artist, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
* Image size 29x38,5 cm
* Actual size 33x43 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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