Colloquially known as ink-of-fate fungus.

It has an obligatory symbiotic relationship with the oval glossy beetle. The fungus provides food for the beetles. In turn, beetles play a direct role in the reproduction of Fortunatus divininus. In
the process of eating, enzymes from the salivary glands of the beetles convert the ectoplasm of the fungus into a viscous black liquid. Subsequently, it mixes with the spores, flows off the surface
and spreads the spores over long distances.

Fortunatus divininus is actively used by shamans of surrounding tribes in divination rituals.
The diagram shows some typical examples of the interpretation of predictions. With a description of the accompanying conditions of the ritual.

Olga Fossa Golubeva "Fortunatus divininus F."

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2024
An Expedition That Disappeared Under Unclear Circumstances. Fragments of the Field Diary.

On June 22, 2023, a group of tourists discovered an abandoned camp in the mountains of Eastern Seita. There were no signs of an attack; all items were neatly in place. Mountain rescuers began their search. They managed to contact all groups that had gone on the routes, but no missing persons were reported.

It soon became evident that the items left in the camp were scientific field materials. These included herbariums, insect collections, dozens of hours of video footage, and strange paintings. Investigators eventually realized that not a single item in the camp was younger than 50 years.

This marked the discovery of the last traces of Professor Fossogawa’s missing expedition. These enigmatic findings inspired artist Olga Fossa Golubeva to create a series of works that reflect fragments from the expedition's diary and its discoveries.

This project showcases the found materials alongside Olga's artistic interpretation. It is an attempt to gather the most characteristic and striking examples to provide insight into the diversity and originality of Fossogawa's collection.

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