From the ALIEN Collection
CONCEPT AND VISUAL METAPHOR
"Spaceship" is a conceptual fine art photograph that transforms a microscopic detail of the Swedish forest into a cosmic vision. Featuring a Cladonia stellaris lichen crowned with a singular, perfect raindrop, the composition evokes the image of a spacecraft suspended in an alien, uncharted landscape. It is a work where the boundaries between the terrestrial forest and the vastness of the cosmos dissolve.
SCIENTIFIC ANCHOR: THE PIONEERS OF PANSPERMIA
This image serves as a visual bridge to a profound scientific truth: lichens are among the few organisms on Earth proven to survive the vacuum and radiation of open space. This resilience supports the Panspermia theory—the hypothesis that life is a cosmic traveler, moving between planets.
In Etuvgi’s lens, the lichen is no longer just a fragile organism; it is an "Astral Voyager," a quiet witness to life’s indestructible nature. By merging the micro-scale with cosmic associations, "Spaceship" elevates an overlooked pioneer into a powerful symbol of exploration, endurance, and the mysterious origins of existence.
COLLECTION CONTEXT
As a pivotal piece of the ALIEN series, "Spaceship" connects the artist’s Arctic roots in Chukotka—where lichens are the lifeblood of the ecosystem—with the futuristic frontiers of technical cybernetics. It invites the viewer to reconsider the "alien" not as something distant, but as something ancient and fundamental, thriving right beneath our feet.
PRINT DETAILS
• Medium: Museum-quality Giclée print on professional Canson Fine Art paper.
• Edition: Limited edition of 15.
• Authenticity: Hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
• Production: Printed under the artist's direct supervision to ensure archival standards and color accuracy.
• Dimensions: Image size 40 x 50 cm. Total paper size 43 x 54 cm.
• Shipping: Carefully rolled in a heavy-duty mailing tube for maximum protection during international transit. A replacement will be provided in case of loss or damage.
