Inna Etuvgi - Mossy Awe

MOSSY AWE


The Story:

In the quiet woods of Huskvarna, Sweden, a single moss sporophyte reaches toward the light. Through Inna Etuvgi's lens, it becomes a sentient figure lifting its face to the sun. This work is an intimate study of resilience and the deep, often forgotten connection between the human spirit and the undersized wonders of the natural world.



The Context: From the Arctic to the Fairy Tale Forest

Growing up in the Arctic, Inna developed a heightened sensitivity to the subtle signs of a fragile environment. This background shapes her collection "SAGOSKOGEN" (Fairy Tale Forest), where she translates the quiet narratives of Swedish mosses and lichens into a visual language of wonder. Magnifying the hidden beauty that sustains our ecosystems, the artist challenges our human-centered worldview.



Edition Details & Configuration

This work is presented in a Special Collector’s Configuration (26x39 cm image on 30x43 cm paper). While artist’s larger-scale editions are represented in premier online galleries, this specific size is part of a curated series designed to make museum-grade photography accessible for versatile interior spaces.

All the prints are produced to the highest archival standards — printed on museum-quality archival paper paired with professional pigment inks, ensuring the longevity and color depth expected from high-end fine art. This configuration is available exclusively through the artist’s studio or via selected auction releases. It is not offered through other galleries or platforms in this specific size.


ABOUT THE PRINT:

* Type: Original Fine Art Print (Macro Photography)
* Image Size: 26 x 39 cm
* Paper Size: 30,5 x 43 cm
* Paper: Archival Museum-quality paper, 100% cotton, 300gsm
* Edition: 1/25
* Authenticity: Signed and numbered by the artist; includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
* Condition: New, shipped directly from the artist's studio in Sweden.



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.

Living with Aphantasia—the inability to visualize mental images—Etuvgi uses her camera and Generative AI as a "visual prosthesis" to externalize deep emotional landscapes. Her macro photography magnifies nature’s smallest details, urging a shift from a human-centered worldview to one of interconnectedness.

Internationally recognized as an Arte Laguna Prize finalist (Venice) and a recipient of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee grant, Etuvgi’s 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.”