Artwork description:

“Surreal Lichens Neighbourhood” is a macro photograph capturing the Cladonia Pyxidata lichen, delicately adorned with a raindrop, by Inna Etuvgi, known artistically as My Psychedelic Garden.

Cast in otherworldly hues, the photograph highlights the otherworldly beauty and intricate complexity inherent in the lichen kingdom—these unsung ecological heroes. Typically unnoticed, they exist as if part of a parallel universe. This piece beckons the viewer to lean in and appreciate the silent symphony of existence that continuously plays amidst the hustle of our lives.



🖼️ ABOUT THE PRINT:

Gicleè museum-quality print on Canson fine art paper + COA

The print is installed in Ph-neutral passepartout (30x40cm) + backing

Image size 21x28cm

Limited edition of 25

Signed, numbered, and printed by the artist.






📸 ABOUT THE ARTIST:



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 from Canson, pigment 12 colors ink from Canon

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