Inna Etuvgi - Boom! - Exclusive Matted Edition

BOOM!
Exclusive Matted Edition by Inna Etuvgi
Image size: 20x20 cm | Total size with mat: 30x30 cm

"When you decide not to hurt yourself anymore and turn all the thorns out... BOOM — all the empty and bloated ones are gone from your life. That’s the profit of being inconvenient."

"BOOM!" is a bold digital fine art print that masterfully blends photography with AI-enhanced artistry. This striking portrait serves as an elegant metaphor for the moment we stop suppressing our true selves to please others.

The work reflects a powerful transformation: when inner pain and self-inflicted restraint are no longer hidden, but turned outward into boundaries that protect. The spikes are not aggression — they are clarity, strength, and the conscious choice to stop "bursting" for the comfort of others. Visually captivating and emotionally charged, "BOOM!" speaks to those who refuse to shrink themselves to fit.

EXCLUSIVE AVAILABILITY

This special matted edition is a unique offering. Following the artist’s new studio strategy, this 30x30 cm format is not available in major online galleries. It is offered exclusively through Catawiki auctions or via direct bespoke studio orders. Each piece is personally crafted, titled, and mounted by Inna Etuvgi in her studio.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

- Medium: Museum-quality Giclée print.

- Paper: Premium Canson Fine Art paper, chosen for its exceptional depth and texture.

- Mounting: Professionally presented in a premium acid-free, pH-neutral mat (passe-partout) with an archival backing board.

- Ready to Frame: Designed to fit any standard 30x30 cm frame.

- Edition: Limited edition of 25. This lot features a hand-signed and numbered print.

- Authenticity: Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA).


ABOUT THE ARTIST

Inna Etuvgi is a Swedish-Chukchi artist whose work defines the concept of Cybernetic Animism—a bridge between indigenous Arctic intuition and technical precision. Raised in a remote village in Chukotka and trained in technical cybernetics, Etuvgi explores the shared "soul" of natural ecosystems and digital algorithms.

Internationally recognized as an Arte Laguna Prize finalist (Venice) and a recipient of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee grant, her work is held in private collections worldwide. As art critic Tabish Khan notes: “Her work transports us to other worlds—both real and imaginary, but always in harmony with nature.”