Gossip Well Told

From September 24th through October 29th, 2011, my painting "Skeleton Study / Gold Bone" will be on display at the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery's "Gossip Well Told" a show in London. Curated by Frankie Shea & Tina Ziegler.  

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Skeleton Study / Gold Bone 

Acrylic and Ink on Paper

14" x 11"

2011

You Fucking Die

"You Fucking Die" was created for "Dig for Fire", a group show featuring art inspired by The Pixies, hosted by C.A.V.E. Gallery. The painting was inspired by a bit dialogue at the end of the track "Oh My Golly" from the album "Surfer Rosa".

I choose to create this painting because this dialogue is one of the first things I remember hearing by The Pixies. So whenever I think of them, I think of this bit of banter (a long with plenty of their amazing songs)

You Fucking Die

Acrylic + Ink

14" x 11"

2011

Luke Chueh Circa 1990

This September, I was invited to contribute a painting for "Stop It", a bully awareness show hosted by Munky King and curated by Super Cooper.


Here's a description from the shows curator:


Hello! My name is Super Cooper Berella. I am curating my own art show at Munky King Gallery for my 12th birthday called “Stop It!” The art show is about school bullying and cyberbullying. It is to raise awareness to stop bullying! I love your artwork and think it would be perfect in my show. The date of the show is September 10th, 2011 from 6pm-10pm. Would you like to be in my show? Your piece can be any medium or material.

Some of the proceeds of the show will go towards GLIDE (Gays and Lesbians Initiating Dialogue for Equality) and CHIME Institute (the school me and my sister go to). Some examples of bullying are: 13 year-old Ryan commits suicide because of getting bullied by some girls that were pretending that they liked him. Another example is Cyberbullying. It is when someone hurts someone’s feelings online.
Can you do a piece for my show please? If you cannot do a piece, I would love if you can attend. Artwork will be displayed at Munky King Gallery in Los Angeles.Here’s their address:7308 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046
Thank you for your help and awareness.
Your art friend, Super Cooper




For the show, I chose to create a self portrait of myself around the time when I was 15-17 years sold. At the time I experienced a lot of bullying myself and I felt that my manner of dress was a reflection of this bullying, and of my feelings toward the world I lived in. 
The reason why I chose to paint a rabbit (as opposed to a bear, which I usually use to represent myself) is because I most likely thought rabbits were cooler than bears at that age.

Luke Chueh Circa 1990

Acrylic and Ink on Paper

14" x 11"

2011

Crowded Teeth

My "Tooth" design for the the My "Tooth" design for the the "CROWDED TEETH: A Super Sweet Group Show" show, curated by Crowded Teeth, Sweet Streets, and hosted by Munky King. Opening August 20th, 2011

Blood & Gold Acrylic and Ink on Wood Approx 10" x 13" 2011 Crowded Teeth: A Super Sweet Group Show Opening party: August 20th, 7pm - 10pm. Exhibition runs: August 20 - September 7, 2011. Munky King 7308 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046 www.munkyking.com Munky King & SWEET STREETS invite you to a super sweet group show inspired by the fanciful world of Crowded Teeth! So sweet, they make your teeth hurt, the Crowded Teeth characters are everything from pirate ghosts, toaster ovens, to animal friends who love adventure! Crowded Teeth transforms Munky King gallery into a new level of cavity induced awesome, August 20 - September 7, 2011. An opening party (hosted by Bubble Punch!) will be held on August 20th, 7pm - 10pm, feat. music by DJ Colby.1 and food by Lomo Arigato. *First 25 guests get a FREE gift bag with goodies from Crowded Teeth, Loungefly, Dolly's Cotton Candy, and SWEET STREETS! Artwork Preview: http://on.fb.me/nZT6Cn Participating artists: Crowded Teeth*, Angry Woebots, Anne Imai, Brent Nolasco, Chikuwaemil, Eimi, Gary Ham, Julie West, Kayo Tamaishi, Karen Chau, Luke Chueh, Mainframe, Martin Hsu, Microu x Eimi, MISO, Mizna Wada, Motorbot, NICO, Sheryo, Shojono Tomo, Suiko, Sket One, TOUMA, Triclops, Yuki Takahashi, yucachin' See you there! Crowded Teeth www.crowdedteeth.co​m

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.