In 2019, Brendan Murphy lost his son Kieran to addiction. He was 24 years old. Bright, talented, loved deeply — and fighting a battle most people couldn't see.

In the months that followed, Brendan found himself standing in front of paintings. Not to buy them. Not even to admire them. Just to feel something other than grief. Art became a quiet refuge — a place where beauty and pain could coexist.

And somewhere in that silence, an idea took hold.

Chiaroscuro was born from this conviction: that art and purpose aren't separate things. That a gallery could be both a destination for collectors and a lifeline for those in recovery.

We partner with over 30 established and emerging artists who share this vision. Each piece in our collection is selected not just for its craft, but for its capacity to move people — and to move the needle on a crisis that claims too many lives.

Up to 20% of our profits fund The Dynamo Project, providing mentorship, creative therapy, and support for young men navigating recovery from addiction.

We've learned that the word "gallery" carries certain expectations. Hushed rooms. Intimidating prices. Art for the few.

We're building something different. A space where everyone feels welcome. Where you can fall in love with a piece and know that your purchase extends far beyond your walls. Where beauty serves a deeper purpose.

Kieran would have turned 30 this year. We can't bring him back. But we can honour what he taught us — that everyone deserves a second chance, and that sometimes the smallest gesture can change everything.