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Known as Miistukskoowa to the Siksika Nation, Castle Mountain stands close to the halfway point between the towns of Banff and Lake Louise. It is one of the most recognizable mountains in Banff National Park due to its castle-like appearance. On our recent trip out to the west coast, this was one of our first stops along the way. The clouds were breaking up and the sun began to peek through highlighting the rich ochre colours of the south-facing limestone cliffs. We managed to capture a few photos where the mountain seemed to be floating above the clouds nestled in the valley below dreamlike and surreal.

Artrophy is vision. It is how we see, we create, we evolve. Artrophy is meant to inspire. I was born with an inherited optic nerve disorder known as Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy. The condition causes vision loss and colour vision defects. At first, I had no idea I had vision issues. I was a kid who assumed what I saw was what everyone else saw. Only after years did I realize this wasn't the case. But this is not all about me, the art you see here reflects interpretations of a shared reality between Kupu and me. Shaped not only through an eye condition but also by a life of collective experiences. Our creations start with photographs, move to edits and when the time feels right the paint hits the canvas. Kupu is my wife, my eyes,...