Artwork description:

“SkyWalker,” a macro photograph by Inna Etuvgi, also known as My Psychedelic Garden. This piece showcases Cladonia pyxidata lichen, its split base anchored in the snow, reminiscent of a dreamer standing amidst the clouds.
 
Captured in the Swedish forest of Huskvarna, the lichen's form evokes the image of a human figure elevated in a realm of dreams, a true 'Sky Walker.' It's a tribute to the daydreamers and the imaginatively inclined, those who tread lightly on the cloud of dreams, heads graced by the sky.
 
For every soul that wanders in the lofty expanse of their thoughts, this print is for you."



PRINT INFORMATION:


Gicleè print on Canson Fine Art paper + COA
Image size 39x58.5 cm

Signed, numbered and printed by the author

Limited edition 15



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:

Canson fine-art paper, archival pigment inks

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