Artwork description:

The Last Day of Winter
Fine Art Photography Print by Inna Etuvgi
Image size: 39x48.5 cm

“The Last Day of Winter” is a fine art macro photograph capturing a fleeting moment when winter quietly lets go. Taken in the artist’s garden, it shows the very last piece of ice, placed on a stone by her young son during play. As the sun touched the melting shard, it transformed — for a brief moment — into a tiny hedgehog. Not prickly with spikes, but with its nature: the sharpness of cold, the fragility of light, and the last touch of winter's breath.

This work reflects on transformation and the power of imagination to turn everyday things into a fairy tale. It is about how a simple piece of ice, ready to vanish, becomes a living creature in the gaze that dares to see magic in ordinary life.

The Last Day of Winter reminds us that beauty often lives in what is about to disappear. A unique, limited edition fine art print, signed and numbered by the artist, this piece brings a quiet sense of wonder and reflection into any space.


PRINT INFORMATION:

* Medium: Giclée print on Canson Fine Art paper
* Edition size: Limited to 9 copies (3/9)
* Details: Signed, numbered, and printed by the artist, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
* Dimensions: Image size 39x48,5cm
* 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, pigment 12 colors ink from Canon

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