Inna Etuvgi - POPPY PETALS - Large Matted - ST

POPPY PETALS
Studio Trial (ST) 2/3
Exclusive Matted Edition

THE CONCEPT

"Poppy Petals" is a poetic exploration of grace and resilience. Inspired by the sensitive, paper-like texture of poppy petals, this artwork is a harmonious blend of photography and digital artistry. The vibrant, life-affirming red of the flora contrasts with a serene, ethereal background, evoking a sense of balance and quiet, internal strength.

THE METHOD: Cybernetic Animism

For Inna Etuvgi, who lives with Aphantasia (the inability to visualize imagery in the mind's eye), technology serves as a "visual prosthesis." "Poppy Petals" is not a mere digital creation; it is a meticulously developed piece where AI and photography are used to externalize deep emotional landscapes. It is a bridge between the artist’s Arctic roots and the digital future, capturing the shared "soul" of biological and algorithmic systems.


THE STUDIO TRIAL (ST) SERIES - Important Note for Collectors:

This specific print is a Studio Trial (ST 1/3). Unlike standard limited editions, ST prints are personal work-prints used by the artist to test color, texture, and light during the creative process.

This piece features a minor ink smudge at the very top of the paper, which has been professionally masked by a high-quality mat (passe-partout). These ST editions are exclusive to Catawiki and are not available in any art galleries, offering a rare opportunity to own a unique "studio-direct" artifact that represents a key step in the artist's workflow.


TECHNICAL DETAILS

* Medium: Museum-quality Giclée print on professional Canson Fine Art paper.
* Format: Special Matted Edition (Hand-mounted in the artist's studio).
* Mounting: Acid-free white mat (passe-partout) with archival backing. Ready for a standard 50x50 cm frame.
* Dimensions: Image size 38.5 x 39 cm | Total size with mat 50 x 50 cm.
* Edition: Studio Trial (ST) 2/3. Hand-signed and designated by the artist.
* Authenticity: Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity (COA).


SHIPPING & SAFETY Secure Delivery to Pick-up Point

* Safe Packaging: Shipped flat in heavy-duty, reinforced protective packaging.
* Mandatory inspection: Please inspect the packaging for any signs of damage before accepting it.
* Identification required: A valid ID must be presented to collect your parcel.


ABOUT THE ARTIST

Inna Etuvgi is a Swedish-Chukchi artist whose work bridges indigenous Arctic intuition and technical precision. An Arte Laguna Prize finalist (Venice) and recipient of the Swedish Arts Grants Committee grant, her work is held in private collections worldwide. As critic Tabish Khan notes: “Her work transports us to other worlds—both real and imaginary, but always in harmony with nature.”