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The Chinook conditions that exist in Southern Alberta during the fall create opportunities to view spectacular sunrises. We are lucky enough to have our studio situated on top of a south-facing hill with uninterrupted views to the east. Since we are early risers, we have recently taken the opportunity to capture some of these sunrises, often it is a race with the neighbour to get the prime spot for snapping photos on the hillside. The underbelly of the high clouds, brought in by the chinooks, are lit up in the early morning sun and an ever-evolving light show displays colours of reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows. This painting tries to capture a moment in time as the sun lights up another sunny autumn day filling it with hope.

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,...