Artwork description:

'My Magical Way of Thinking' is a fine art photography print by Inna Etuvgi, known artistically as My Psychedelic Garden. This captivating macro photograph showcases Cladonia lichens, elegantly crowned with a raindrop, amidst the tranquil forests of Sweden.

Far beyond simple nature photography, this piece captures the author's inner child's playful essence, uncovering fairy tales and magic in everyday sights. A Cladonia lichen becomes a mystical entity under Inna’s gaze, with its raindrop on top acting as head filled with the reflections, thoughts, and emotions. This artwork celebrates the boundless power of imagination to transform our perception of reality, striking a harmonious balance between whimsy and wisdom.

'My Magical Way of Thinking' beckons you into a realm where nature weaves its own stories, igniting creativity at the intersection of the real and the imagined. It's a reminder of the enchantment that awaits when we approach the world with wonder and curiosity.


PRINT INFORMATION:

Gicleè print on Canson Fine Art paper + COA

Installed in Ph-neutral passpartout 30x40 cm + backing, ready for framing
Image size 20x30cm

Signed, numbered and printed by the author

Limited edition 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.

Art critic Tabish Khan says about Inna’s art: “her work is about transporting us to other worlds - both real and imaginary, but always in harmony with nature. She may have a mind blind to visualisation, but she has eyes and a camera that capture the beauty in the worlds that the rest of us often overlook and take for granted.”

Materials used:

fine-art paper, archival pigment inks

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