Artwork description:

'WHEN WE SAID "YES!"' is a macro photograph of a Cladonia pyxidata lichen adorned with drops of dew, captured in the forest of Sweden in 2021.
 
 
As an art photographer who grew up in the far north, my heart resonates with the delicate beauty of mosses and lichens. Often overlooked, these underrated masterpieces of nature play pivotal roles in our ecosystem. Through my lens, I capture their intricate details, turning them into collectible prints, revealing the art of nature that speaks volumes about the value of these tiny heroes.
 
This photograph speaks about lichens as a bright testament to synergy. Emerging from the symbiotic relationship between fungus and algae, lichens develop abilities that allow them to thrive when many others cannot.
 
It is the same when, in communication, both sides say "yes" to each other, creating a system when 1+1 is greater than 2!
 
And isn't it about a family where partners love and respect each other? This is what I capture in this photo of Cladonias—the moment when two say yes to each other.

The power of synergy that emerges from collaboration is probably the main lesson that we need to learn from nature.


PRINT INFORMATION:


Gicleè print on Canson Fine Art paper + COA

Installed in Ph-neutral passpartout 30x40 cm + backing, ready for framing
Image size 21x28 cm

Limited edition 25

Signed, numbered and printed by the author



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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