It's been a while...

It's been quite a while since I've posted anything on my blog, so it's time for me to catch up.

THE PRISONER (PART 2)

24" x 36"

Acrylic + Ink

2011

Note: Created for "Zero to Sixty", Corey Helford Gallery's Five Year Anniversary Show

  

BADLY DRAWN

14" x 11"

Acrylic and Ink on Paper

2011

Note: Created for Moniker Project's "Gossip Well Told" Show

DRAWN BADLY

14" x 11"

Acrylic and Ink on Paper

2011

Note: Created for Moniker Project's "Gossip Well Told" Show

 

 

RIDIN' RYDEN

16" x 12"

Acrylic + Ink

2011

Note: Created for Copro Gallery's "Genesis to Revelation" Show.
I can't tell you why I thought this would be an appropriate painting for a show entitled "Genesis to Revelation", but I just wanted to take the opportunity to create a tribute painting to one of my favorite artists, Mark Ryden. The painting features many Ryden-ism's such as a bunny, a bee, a girl with bloody tears, Abraham Lincoln, and a steak.

LUKE CHUEH VS. RAYOLA

Approx. 8" Tall

Acrylic and Ink on Wood

2011

Note: Created for "Shades of Ray", a custom "Rayola" show, curated by Color Ink Book, and Hosted by WWA Gallery.

Alice

Last month I was invited to create a painting for a group show of art inspired by "American McGee's 'Alice'", hosted by Gallery 1988. The following painting, 'Alice' is an ode to the Alice in Wonderland mythology. Through the painting I tried to illustrate the idea that behind the horror/gothic atmosphere of McGee's Alice, is still the Alice we know and grew up with. I referenced the Disney version of Alice for the painting.

Alice
14" x 11"
Acrylic + Ink
2011

Kittens & Ice Cream - Cat Power

One Saturday, June 4th 2011, I'll be contributing a new painting to the "Kittens & Ice Cream" art show, hosted by JapanLA.

Here's the info concerning the show:

JapanLA is turning 5 Years Old! To celebrate, we are having a "Kittens & Ice Cream" Art Show and Awesome Party! Over 40 of our artist & designer friends will be making cat-related art, clothing, jewelry, and more!
Part of the proceeds from the art sales will go to "Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue & Support." These are the folks who have been going into dangerous areas of Japan, due to the high radiation caused by the tsunami and ...earthquakes, sometimes sneaking in, to rescue pets that were left behind. They are providing them with food, shelter, and love until their owners can come back for them.
Party is Hosted by: Bubble Punch!

Participating Artists:
64 Colors, Bei Badgirl, Buff Monster, Cathy Clark, Chikuwaemil, Crowded Teeth, Dan Goodsell, Dan May, Diana Shin, Dollybeast, Edwin Ushiro, Eliot Schwartz, Eimi, Eric Joyner, Gary Baseman, Irene Yuen, Jenny Rae, Joel Raul, Justin Wallis, Kayo Tamaishi, Kozyndan, Lactose Intoler-Art, Luke Chueh, Mari Inukai, Martin Hsu, Melissa Contreras, Michael Banks, Misha, Miss Kika, Naoshi, Norma Christmas, Patrice Roldan,
Plasticgod, Tim Diet, Yume Ninja

And there's a whole lot more than this.
For more information, check out the JapanLA website.
Or their event page on Facebook.

CAT POWER
9" x 12"
Acrylic + Ink
2011

"Cat Power" is inspired by cat allergies. I just recently heard that cat allergies don't necessarily come from the dander, but rather, a combination of the cat's mucous (from cleaning itself) AND its hair. This is why the "beam of destruction" coming from the cat is shooting forth from its mouth, and my bear has fluid coming from its eyes and nose.

Hanumanomi Custom Omi

Created for “FACES OF INDONESIA” AN OMI DIY CUSTOM CONTEST”, I've titled the piece HANUMANOMI (DOCILE) / HANUMANOMI (ENRAGED). Like a coin, the two Omi's are presented back to back. The design is inspired by images of HANUMAN, the Hindu Monkey God. Though I have no idea what Hanuman’s roll is as a deity, I love rich visual language of the Hindu religion. It’s very inspiring.
The name itself is simply the mash up of the names, "Hanuman" and "Omi".
Presented by : Plastic Culture, Munky King, and Damn! I Love Indonesia.

HANUMANOMI (DOCILE) / HANUMANOMI (ENRAGED)
Acrylic on Plastic
Approx. 2.25" x 3"
2011

Photo Blog

So, on top of the Igneus Gero blog, I've erected a Tumblr Photo Blog.
It'll just feature pics I take with my camera phone. Mostly of shit that I'm working on, or whatever catches my eye. It'll essentially be my way of venting my need to voyeurize myself. So please check it out!

http://lukechueh.tumblr.com

Just so you know, I have not intention of neglecting good ol' "Igneus G" here.
I plan on using this to preview all my finished works before I throw them on my facebook page.

Sharky Fin Soup

Friday, May 20th, 2011 will celebrate the opening reception for "GETTING BIG!!!" a custom "Sharky" show, curated by Keith Poon of ToyQube, and hosted by ToyTokyo at the Showroom / TT Underground. Keith Poon, designer of the "Sharky" (as featured in the art toy documentary "Vinyl Frontier") has assembled an impressive cast of artists to customize the 3ft version of his signature toy.
Featured artists include: Ron English, Tristan Eaton, KaNo, Keith Poon, Frank Kozik, Luke Chueh, Jason Freeny, and more.

Opening Reception: Friday, May 20th, 2011 (7pm - 11pm)
May 20th, 2011 through May 29th, 2011
ToyTokyo / TT Underground Gallery
91 Second Avenue (Next to 5th street) New York, NY 10003
www.toyqube.com
www.theshowroomnyc.com

Luke Chueh & Keith Poon

SHARKY FIN SOUP
Acrylic on Fiberglass, Plastic, and Cast Resin
Approx 36" x 30" x 24"
2011

Root Down Part 2 (Drawing)

ROOT DOWN PART 2 (DRAWING)
Acrylic and Ink on Paper
50cm x 40cm
2011

This May, I was invited to contribute a painting for the "Enchanted Forest" show, curated by Yasha Young & Giovanni Cervi, and hosted by Strychnin Gallery Germany. The show was created to promote 2011's recognition by the United Nation’s as being the International Year of Forests". From what I understand, "Year of Forests" is an event whose motives are for the recognition of our forest lands, one of our truly essential resources, in the hopes of halting deforestation around the world. This will will be my first time for me to show anything in Germany.

To compliment the shows tree/forest theme, I chose to revisit, my paitning, "Root Down".

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 13th, 2011
STRYCHNIN GALLERY GERMANY
Boxhagenerstr. 36.
10245 Berlin
Germany
www.strychnin.com