The Nose Knows

The Nose Knows

Acrylic on Canvas

24" x 36"

2015

For the Giant Robot 2015 Biennale (Hosted by the Japanese American National Museum), I decided to create a painting that has distinct "east meets west" ideas. "The Nose Knows" combines Disney's "Pinocchio" with the Japanese "Tengu". 

My reasoning for bringing the two elements together is simple: They both have long noses. I remember the first time I saw a tengu mask. Asides from the obvious phallic suggestions, my next though was that it reminded me of Pinocchio. Anyways, I thought the Japanese American National Museum would be the perfect venue to debut such an idea.
I consider this the second in a series of paintings I call "East Meets West". The first being my painting "Boba"

Headspace (Reboot)

In May 2015, Rotofugi Gallery hosted my "Headspace (Reboot)" show. To be honest, "Headspace (Reboot)" is a show I created to promote my upcoming release with Munky King. That sounds kind of cold, but I can't deny that the "Headspace" sculpt was on my mind when I planned the show out.
Regardless, when I first conceived of "Headspace" (in 2012), it was my attempt to give credit to everything I love or hold dear to my being. In it, a bear removes his head to reveal something underneath. The things underneath range from pop culture icons, to artists whom I consider important or influential to my understanding of contemporary art, to graphic musings about removing ones head.
I arranged the paintings in 4 different sizes. These sizes help illustrate their importance in the series.
The largest painting (24" x 30") is a self portrait. The second largest (16" x 20") is relegated to my 5 most "important" characters: Bear, Rabbit, Monkey, Chicken, and Skull. These 5 characters are also definitely going to be made into heads for the toy line.. The 3rd size (11" x 14") are designated for designs that we plan on making as heads, and the smallest paintings (8" x 10") are mostly new ideas.

Headspace (Luke Chueh)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

24" x 30" 

2015

Headspace (Bear)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

16" x 20" 

2015

Headspace (Rabbit)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

16" x 20" 

2015

 

Headspace (Chicken)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

16" x 20" 

2015

Headspace (Monkey)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

16" x 20" 

2015

Headspace (Skull)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

16" x 20" 

2015

Headspace (Boba Fett)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

11" x 14" 

2015

Headspace (Darth Vader)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

11" x 14"

2015

Headspace (Devil)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

11" x 14"

2015

Headspace (Grizzly Bear)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

11" x 14"

2015

Headspace (Hello Kitty)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

11" x 14"

2015

Headspace (Mao Zedong)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

16" x 20" 

2015

  

Headspace (Pirate Abe)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

16" x 20" 

2015

Headspace (Batman)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

Headspace (Salvador Dali)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

Headspace (Fountain)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

Headspace (Ghost)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

Headspace (Mickey Mouse)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

Headspace (Winnie the Pooh)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

Headspace (Takashi Murakami)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

Headspace (Yoshitomo Nara)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

 

Headspace (Terminator)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

Headspace (Andy Warhol)

Acrylic on Wood Panel

8" x 10" 

2015

KICKSTARTER DISSECTED!

I'm thrilled to announce my newest project, which is very near and dear to my heart: "Dissected." This brand new vinyl sculpture is based on my "Anthropomorphized" painting, which reveals that my bears are more human than anyone realized!

To produce this amazing piece, I've created my very first Kickstarter campaign alongside my partners for this project, Clutter Magazine and Unbox Industries. I've never crowdfunded anything before and I'm eager to engage with my fans in a way I never have before while making this dream a reality.

I hope "Dissected" can come to life and I hope you'll be part of this adventure with me!

Check out my Kickstarter for more info and to support the project!

Bitch / Hung

 

Here's some promo artwork for my upcoming "Bitch" and "Hung" designs from Munky King. Though I don't have a specific date, I can say with certainty that they'll be ready to go this Spring.

Clutter Magazine Cover and Interview!

 

This month, I have the honor of being the cover artist for the latest issue of Clutter Magazine. There is also an in depth interview with me. In it I go over everything from art, to toys, to my past, and what I've got lined up in the immediate future. 

The magazine is available for free where indie/designer toys are sold, or you can order one from Clutter Magazine.

New Stuff with Nuvango

Nuvango (the company formally known as Gelaskins) is coming out with some exciting products! Check out this sample of a t-shirt we'll be offering soon. They're also going to be making pillows too (though I'm not sure how I feel about those).

Also, I've uploaded Disintegration and Headphones to my portfolio. 

Please check it out at www.nuvango.com/luke-chueh

BIG CARTEL

I've decided to shut down my STORENVY site. Storenvy were forcing me to use STRIPE, which would then force me to have to open a different accounts, one to handle financial transaction and another to handle shipping. I want all my transactions to be in one place, and forcing me to have to have a STRIPE account is not only annoying, it complicates things for me and my assistant.
Anyways, I've decided to move to BIG CARTEL.
My new store URL is:

lukechueh.bigcartel.com

I should have the store open in a couple days with the bear head pillows for sale.
Thanks to everyone for your understanding and support.