Inna Etuvgi - My Magical Way of Thinking

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“My magical way of thinking is not about fantasy; it is about empathy. It is the ability to project my own emotions onto the smallest forms of life, finding a mirror for my soul in a single Cladonia lichen.” — Inna Etuvgi

This photo is exploration of nature as an extension of human consciousness. This perspective is deeply rooted in my Chukchi heritage, where animism is not a set of rituals but a way of survival through deep perception. In this tradition, one must be "their own shaman"—sensory, attuned, and capable of feeling the life in all things.

For me, this Cladonia lichen is a mystical entity and even an extension of myself — a reflection of me. The raindrop crowning it acts as a "head"—a translucent vessel reflecting complex emotions and thoughts. This is the magic of empathy: the line between the observer and the observed dissolves.

* SAGOSKOGEN collection.


ABOUT THE PRINT:

* Type: Original Fine Art Print (Macro Photography)
* Image Size: 26 x 39 cm
* Paper Size: 31 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.


OPTIONAL — MAT & READY-TO-FRAME PREPARATION

The print ships on its own, unmatted. If you’d like, I can mount it in a custom passepartout with a backing board, tailored to fit your frame perfectly.

I use pH-neutral archival materials and a reversible mount, so the print can always be removed without damage. This is an optional paid service — just message me for the price and details.


EDITION

This work is presented in a Special Catawiki Edition (26 x 39 cm cm image on 31x43 cm paper). The artist's larger-scale Studio and Master Editions are sold through premier online galleries; this size is not available through any gallery or platform. It can only be acquired directly from the artist's studio or through selected auction releases. Produced to the same archival standards as all editions.


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.”