About Us

We are ARTrophy

TURNING DISABILITY INTO POSSIBILITY

ARTrophy is a play on words. Google the term and a prompt showing results for atrophy appears. The word atrophy is a term used primarily in medicine and refers to a wasting away. Give the word a slight tweak and the definition flips.

ARTrophy is vision. It is how we see, we create, we evolve.

ARTrophy is meant to inspire.

Disability

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.

Possibility

Kupu is my wife, my eyes and my driver. You can see her influence in all these creations. Once I have crafted an idea or concept, Kupu adds her unique touches. The final product is a collaboration of two halves creating a whole.

As artists we are known as Bhuddi and Kupu, a collaborative visual arts team called ARTrophy.

You may think this is the whole story but we have barely scratched the surface. So if we have piqued your curiosity then follow along on the journey as it unfolds and takes you places you may not have imagined but neither did we.

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Shipping & Local Pick Up

Original Artwork

  • Due to the dimensions of our original paintings, it will be removed from its stretcher bars and rolled in a tube to be shipped. Unfortunately, shipping costs have made the shipping of larger pieces cost prohibitive. When it arrives, it can be re-stretched by a local framing shop. If you have questions or need assistance with this process, please get in touch.

*The painting will remain stretched if picked up or delivered locally.

Your piece of original artwork will be shipped or ready for pick-up within 5-7 business days of purchase.

  • Shipping charges are calculated at checkout based on the shipping destination.
  • Shipping to Canada and the US will be displayed at checkout.
  • For shipping to the rest of the world, please email us at artrophyart@gmail.com for a shipping quote. 
  • Pick-up is available within the Calgary area. Please email us at artrophyart@gmail.com so we can arrange a pick-up time. 

Prints

  • The canvas print comes unframed. Once you receive it, you can take it to a local framer to have it stretched onto a wooden frame with a 1.5 inch profile. The thicker profile allows for the image to extend around each side of the canvas creating a stunning visual effect. 
  • *We also offer canvas prints stretched and ready to hang for local local pick up only. Unfortunately shipping on the frame has become cost prohibitive. If you would like to order a ready to hang print or are looking for a custom size print please reach out to us at; ARTrophyart@gmail.com.
  • Your order is printed on-demand specifically for you, so please allow 5-7 business days for your order to ship or be ready for in studio pick up.  If you need your print before then, please contact us before ordering. ARTrophyart@gmail.com

Canada/US 

  • Prints ship for a flat rate of $50 

International

  • Prints ship for a flat rate of $100

Packaging

  • All prints are rolled and shipped in a tube unless otherwise arranged. 

Stretching & Framing

Original Artwork

  • Due to the dimensions of our original paintings, it will be removed from its stretcher bars and rolled in a tube to be shipped. When it arrives, it can be re-stretched by a local framing shop. using a 1.5 inch gallery profile frame. If you have questions or need assistance with this process, please get in touch.

*The painting will remain stretched if picked up or delivered locally.

Prints

  • The canvas print comes unframed. Once you receive it, you can take it to a local framer to have it stretched onto a wooden frame with a 1.5 inch profile. The thicker profile allows for the image to extend around each side of the canvas creating a stunning visual effect. 

Exchange & Refund

All sales are final. If you have questions about a piece, please get in touch before placing an order. We are always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have

Want to ask a question?

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at ARTrophyart@gmail.com or fill out the Contact Form.