LUKE CHUEH: Headspace Series

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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

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

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

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.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Headspace Series (Round 1)

On October 11th through October 14th 2012, Shea/Ziegler invited to be a part of the London based Moniker Art Fair. For the fair I chose to show the first round of my "Headspace Series". The series is about the things I love and the things I'm inspired by. The paintings all feature my bear removing his head, only to reveal something else inside. Examples include characters from Star Wars characters to the artwork from artists I love (in this case, Banksy). I envision the series to expand to over 50 - 60 paintings over the next couple years.