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One of the most photographed vistas in all of Banff National Park is that of Victoria Glacier reflecting in the turquoise waters of Lake Louise. We have been to this spot countless times and the scene never ceases to amaze the senses. This painting was inspired by a spot a little off the beaten path. A bit further down from the lake there is a small bridge that crosses Louise creek. After a day of cross-country skiing around the lake, and apres-ski hot chocolate we stopped for one last look. The sun was setting and trying to break through the clouds that had shrouded the glacier for most of the day. Small rays of light could be seen reflecting in the creek creating a subtle sparkle of light. The monochromatic evening scene emoted such a sense of calm that we had to capture the moment.

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,...