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Welcome to ARTrophy, where art comes to life and stories unfold on canvas. Let us take you on a journey through our humble beginnings and the evolution that continues to shape our store.
ARTrophy was born out of a passion for art and a desire to share its beauty with the world. Founded by Bhuddi and Kupu during some tumultuous times, the idea was to celebrate all that was good and beautiful during some very dark days
ARTrophy is more than just an e-commerce store. We believe that art has the power to inspire, evoke emotions, and tell stories. That's why we strive to create a community where art lovers can connect, share experiences, and celebrate the beauty of creativity.
Thank you for joining us on this artistic journey. We invite you to explore our collection, discover the stories behind each artwork, and find the perfect piece that speaks to your soul.
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.