"Be Bold! You are beautiful!" is macro photo of moss sporophyte with the raindrops strung on it like beads, captured in the forest of Huskvarna in Sweden. 

Tiny, but strong! Rarely noticed but worth seeing and known for its beauty and meaning for the ecosystem. It is all about moss and the undersized northern nature to which this work is dedicated. As my roots lie in the Arctic region of Chukotka, in the far north of Russia, the undersized northern nature holds a special place in my heart and in my art. Such tiny marvels as mosses and lichens often stay overlooked by many, while their role in our ecosystem is incredibly significant. Like true pioneers, they kickstart the cycle of life on barren surfaces and nurture the soil for future growth. Mosses and lichens produce oxygen even in winter, when the rest of nature is resting. My photos aim to show people the beauty of these tiny heroes, emphasising that every entity, no matter how small, holds great value in the grand tapestry of life. The photo is a part of the "SAGOSKOGEN" collection - a collection of photo stories, told by the Swedish forest in the visual language (in Swedish 'saga' means fairy tale, and 'skogen' means forest). ABOUT THE PRINT: Gicleè print on Canson Fine Art paper + COA The artwork is printed in a limited edition in a few sizes; this particular offer is for the Medium size with an image of 40x56cm, printed in a limited edition of 15.
 The print is 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.” #freshtalents