Artwork description:

"The Horus Eye" is a macro photo of Cladonia Stellaris lichens, captured in the forest of Sweden in 2021.

The photo is part of the "ALIEN COLLECTION," which is dedicated to lichens and their wonderful qualities.

The lichen is an organism created by the symbiosis of the algae cells and the fungus. The algae produce food through photosynthesis, and the fungus gives protection and provides nutrients and water for their combined survival.

The collaboration is so good that it allows lichens to survive where many other organisms cannot, even in open space (an experiment led by Leopoldo Sancho from the Complutense University of Madrid, 2005).

Such survival possibilities of lichens are very impressive, and they are provided by the tough mineral coating of lichens and their many layers of special structure.

For me, it was very exciting to see in this photo an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection—the Eye of Horus - that is "drawn" in the outline of upper drop and lichens. Like Nature itself telling us the story about the Lichens.



🏆 The "Alien collection" brought me to the final of the Arte Laguna Prize 16 and my artwork "Inside the Drop" is showcased at the finalists' exhibition at the Arsenale of Venice from March 11 to April 16, 2023.


INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRINT:

The artwork is printed in a limited edition, using Hahnemuehle fine art paper and archival pigment inks. Chosen materials provide age resistance to fading, deep colors, and print contrast.

Each print is signed, numbered, and comes with a certificate.


👉 The print on paper has a white border around it, but if you want, it can be trimmed, and in this case, the print will be signed in the lower-right corner of the image (and on the back too). Please send me a message if you want the print without a white border around it.


EDITIONS:

Actual size with the signature 18 x 24 cm - edition of 25
Actual size with the signature 30 x 40 cm - edition of 9 ✅
Actual size with the signature 60 x 80 cm - edition of 3

Actual size on canvas 90 x 120 cm - edition of 1

Custom edition - 3 pcs, media, and size on request


📸 ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Etuvgi is a Sweden-based self-educated artist with aphantasia, which uses photography and digital art to visualize her feelings, concepts, and dreams.

Etuvgi's works have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions internationally. In 2022, she became a finalist at the Arte Laguna Prize 16. In 2023, the artist was granted a stipend from the Swedish Arts Grants Committee.

Materials used:

fine-art paper from Hahnemuhle, archival pigment inks

Tags:

#blue #alien #visionary #symbol #scandinavia #gift idea #arctic #otherworldly #trippy #follow your #weird and #lichens #northern nature #horus eye #magic borders