For Designer Con 2012, 15 other artists and I were invited to customize a Sucklord figure for the Suckadelic "Super Suck Up!". Limited to an edition of 50, each figure was assembled and painted by hand. The helmet and claw were sculpted and cast by George Gaspar of October Toys, and Sucklord designed the card backs. I ended up using Instagram to document most of steps I took while designing and creating the figure I call "Kuma Fett".

Kuma Fett Turnarounds 

When designing Kuma Fett, one of the first things I considered was how I would incorporate my brand onto the figure. One of the most intriguing things about Boba Fett was the fact that he was pretty much annonymous. He always wore a helmet, and I thought it would be fun to start by adding Luke Chueh style bear helmet for his head. We over sized the head to exaggerate the idea this was a helmet. We also added the signature dent on the head and that "mic/visor" piece signature to the original Kenner Boba Fett figure. And since Boba Fett is a notorious villain, I thought I'd add a bloody claw as inspired by my "Southpaw Series"

Helmet sculpted by George Gaspar of October Toys

 

Claw sculpted by George Gaspar of October Toys

 

Kuma Fett Card Back designed by Sucklord

Cavey (Decapitated)

Cavey’s American Cousins was a unique show featuring Cavey designs by US artists made into one-off plushes by Holly Stanway of A Little Stranger. Each plush is one of a kind and not to be repeated. They were available to buy via 7-day auctions which began on Saturday November 3rd and end on the night of the show.

Cavey designs by: 64 Colors • Beast Brothers • Camilla D’Errico • DrilOne • Frank Kozik • Chris Ryniak • Luke Chueh • Mochimochi • Onell Design • Scott Tolleson • Sket One •Angry Woebots

Inspired by my series of decapitated toys, I decided to give Cavey the decapitated treatment, an idea I found ironic since Cavey's don't have a necks. What makes this design especially fun is the fact that the finished product has a magnet hidden in the wound so you can easily reattach the head to the body!

Contributing artists were also asked to create a print to compliment their designs.

CAVEY (DECAPITATED)

11" x 14"

Acrylic and Ink on Panel

2012

Turning Japanese

On December 1st, 2012, I had my first major exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. "Turning Japanese" featured all new works inspired by his (mis)understanding of Japanese culture. Subjects range from Ritual Suicide, the Atom Bomb, Ramen, Kappa, Cosplay, Kawaii Culture, and more. 

THE BOMB

18" xG 18"

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

2012

SOLD 

IT AIN'T EASY BEING GREEN
(THE KAPPA & KERMIT / YEARNING FOR THE WEST)

12" x 16"

Acrylic and Ink on Panel

2012

SEPPUKU

12" x 16"

Acrylic and Ink on Panel

2012

HARAKIRI (BLACK STOMACH)
切腹 (腹黒)

9" x 12"

Acrylic and Ink on Panel

2012

SOLD 

 

DOB (I WISH I WAS MURAKAMI / COSPLAY)

12" x 12"

Acrylic and Ink on Panel

2012

SOLD

KAMEN TRIKER (I WISH I WAS KAMEN RIDER / COSPLAY)

8" x 10"

Acrylic and Ink on Panel

2012

SOLD

 

RAMEN (INSTANT)

8" x 10"

Acrylic and Ink on Panel

2012

SOLD

 SOUTHPAW (KAWAII)

8" x 8"

Acrylic and Ink on Panel

2012

SOLD


If interested in any available paintings, please contact me at contact@lukechueh.com

Hell Lotus Custom

On November 3rd, 2012, Singapore based Mighty Jaxx hosted a custom art show revolving around the "Hell Lotus" toy. Hell Lotus was designed by Clogtwo and produced by Mighty Jaxx. The Hell Lotus Art Show celebrated the first Singaporean designed and produced original vinyl art toy, "The Hell Lotus". Forty two local and international artists were invited to contribute their own rendition or artworks inspired by the Hell Lotus design.

For this custom I choose to not mess with the original design. However, I thought it would be fun to add a sculpt of my signature bear head and have it rest in the Hell Lotus' left hand.

 I also shaved off the original lotus design that was sculpted on its back and painted a bear head in its place. Taking a note from American biker gangs, I treated the top and bottom "rockers" with my brand name "Unbearable" and location "Los Angeles". 

The patch on the left arm features the numbers "37". These are my two favorite numbers, probably because I was born on March (3) Seventh (7) 19-7-3.

As of this blog posting, my Hell Lotus custom is still available for purchase from Mighty Jaxx.

 

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.

HEADSPACE SERIES (BEAR - BLACK)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (RABBIT)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (MONKEY)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (CHICKEN)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (PIG)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (BANKSY)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (SKULL)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (DARTH VADER)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (BOBA FETT)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

 HEADSPACE SERIES (HOOD / COBRA COMMANDER)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

HEADSPACE SERIES (NINJA)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

 HEADSPACE SERIES (FOUNTAIN)

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

8" x 10"

2012

Please contact Shea/Ziegler for prices and availability.

I Am Your Plaything

From September 7th through September 30th 2012, Rotofugi Gallery hosted "I Am Your Plaything" an art show featuring works inspired by my love (and hate) of toy culture. Since Rotofugi is an award winning toy store / gallery, so I thought it was the ideal space to host this show.

 LEGO PORTRAIT SERIES - MY LEGS! 

Acrylic and Ink on Panel
 14" x 11"

2012

LEGO PORTRAIT SERIES - A LITTLE HEAD
Acrylic and Ink on Panel 
8" x 10"

2012

 FULL OF SHIT
Acrylic and Epoxy Sculpt on Wood Nesting Dolls
 Approx. 7" - 5" - 3.5" - 2"

2012

 ROLE MODEL SERIES - MALE 
Acrylic and Ink on Panel
9" x 12"
2012

 

ROLE MODEL SERIES - FEMALE
Acrylic and Ink on Panel
9" x 12"
2012

BLIND BOX TRAGEDY
Acrylic and Ink on Panel 
12" x 16"

2012

BLIND BOX VICTORY
Acrylic and Ink on Panel
 9" x 12"

2012

ROCKET PUNCH - FAIL
Acrylic and Ink on Panel
16" x 16"

2012

 THE KEY
Acrylic and Ink on Panel 
16" x 20"

 2012
  

 REVENGE IS A DISH (SERVED MEDIUM RARE)
Acrylic and Ink on Panel 
11" x 14"

2012
  

REVENGE IS A DISH (SERVED WITH BACON)
Acrylic and Ink on Panel 
11" x 14" 

2012
  

 REVENGE IS A DISH (SERVED WITH MUSTARD)
Acrylic and Ink on Panel
 11" x 14"

 2012

 PUZZLE HEAD
Acrylic and Ink on Panel
12" x 12"

2012

ARTICULATION
Acrylic and Ink on Panel
12" x 16"

2012

 THE PITCH (I WISH I WAS BE@RBRICK)
Acrylic and Ink on Panel

Includes Custom 2.5" BE@RBRICK "Carded" on the Painting (NOT IN PHOTO)

8" x 10"

2012

For inquiries, sales, and availability, please contact Rotofugi Gallery.

Mission To Nowhere

 Mission To Nowhere 

Acrylic and Ink on Wood Panel

16" x 20"

2012 

"Mission To Nowhere" was created for "Marvelous Expedition", a show curated by Dabs Myla and hosted by Thinkspace Gallery. As the title implies, the theme of the show revolves travel and adventure. I thought the the idea of a monkey in a space suit, staring blankly at map would suit the theme nicely. 

The origin of this idea is actually rooted in the artwork of Mr. Clement with his "Astrolapin" toy. As a nod to Mr. Clement, the mission patch on the monkeys left shoulder features his rabbit.