After the jump, a galley of selected images from the book. Bringing together work from 2003 to 2009, during which time chueh erupted from the underground. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations, chueh has enjoyed cult acclaim and sellout shows, making this, his first book, an eagerly. Little video of me and other artists signing the limited edition version of the art toys. The art of luke chueh bearing the unbearable youtube.
But studying the beautifullyrealized reproductions in chuehs first art book bearing the unbearable, one realizes that what makes the images work is the part that doesnt translate. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations. Bearing the unbearable on twitter a number of months ago, i knew i had to have it. The art of luke chueh at your local book store contemporary art gallery or pick up a copy online. Painter and graphic designer luke chueh has created some of the most stunning pieces to come out of the lowbrow art scene to date. Bearing the unbearable, comes out this june and marks an interesting addition to my personal art book collection.
I recommend this book if you like lukes work dont pass this up and if some special editions are left definetly pick 1 up you wont regret it. From the minute luke chueh first teased his new art book the art of luke chueh. Arttoys book signing with myself, gary baseman, luke. His exhibitions follow themes that dip into low brow but at the same time reflect the current status of art, luke chueh and interests his peers. If you arent familiar with the name luke chueh, chances are that youve seen his work online or elsewhere. Jul 14, 2010 little video of me and other artists signing the limited edition version of the art toys.
Bearing the unbearable signing with luke chueh opening reception jun 16, 6. Luke cheuh is one of the artists that put that gallery on the map and titan books has released a huge book showcasing his work from 20032009. Luke chueh s unique style of painting mixes streetstyled pop art with playful and acerbic surrealism. The art of luke chueh exclusive image gallery boing boing. His new book, the art of luke chueh, will be released. One of the many things that stood out to me in the pages of this book is the very vivid explanation of some of the paintings from luke himself. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations, chueh stylistically balances cute with brute, walking the fine line between comedy and tragedy. If youre interested in receiving information and updates concerning luke. His bloody bear character is a well known image that has been made into numerous products including toys.
His works tends to be a juxtaposition of the cute with the macabre, including various selfportraits reimagining himself as a bear character. Top categories book collage designdecorative art drawing fashion designwearable art installation mixed media painting performance art photography poster print textile arts videofilmanimation. The art of luke chueh hardback common edited by gallery 1988 by artist luke chueh on. This book is beyond gorgeous, very well printed with the right amount of written history about each collection and the painter. With the summer 2012 release of the anticipated book the art of luke chueh. Bearing the unbearable is filled with the kind of art that i would want to hang on my walls. A collection of chuehs work from 20032009, this book presents well over 200 pieces, including the now classic paintings that made his name. I cant say that i was all that familiar with chueh himself, but i had seen his work before. Find more prominent pieces of figurative at best visual art database. See more ideas about art, cool hand luke and painting. It is an unframed book page that i carefully removed from nice quality hardcover art book. I will send you the full uncropped book page so that you may mat it and frame it any way that you want. A collection of chueh s work from 20032009, this book presents well over 200 pieces, including the now classic paintings that made his name. His work elicits responses, and has made him a sort of cult figure in the art community.
By creating a profile on artland you will be able to upload you private art collection, make. Review luke chuehs the art of luke chueh bearing the. In 2003, luke started pursuing a career as a studio artist, quickly working his way up the ranks of the pop surrealist low brow art scene, establishing himself as an artist not to be ignored. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations, chueh has enjoyed cult acclaim a. About the author labased artist luke chueh stylistically balances cute with brute, walking the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Aug 01, 2012 luke chuehs artistic style has been compared to warhol, kandinsky, and rothko. The book is masterfully done with hundreds of crystal clear images in the book s nearly 200 pages of artwork, anecdotes, and stories from the individuals that have been affected by his paintings or his persona in some way.
Im happy to offer on my big cartel store, copies of my book bearing the unbearable. Book collage designdecorative art drawing fashion designwearable art installation mixed media painting performance art photography poster print textile arts. Buy the art of luke chueh by luke chueh, gallery 1988 isbn. I am going to leave you to a few of chuehs pieces with out my highly caffeinated words flowing around the edges of each of his works.
Arttoys book signing with myself, gary baseman, luke chueh. Like a cuddly trojan horse, chueh s work is pretty on the outside, but nice and macabre on the inside. Check our faq on the right, if you still have a question, feel free to contact us. Chuehs work has been featured in galleries around the world, and some of his paintings have also been reinterpreted into vinyl toys. He was employed by the ernie ball company, working inhouse as designerillustrator where he created several award winning designs and was featured in the. Bearing the unbearable the art of luke chueh luke chueh. When he was three months old, chueh s family relocated from his birthplace of philadelphia, pennsylvania to fresno, california. His bloody bear character is a well known image that has been made into numerous products including. By creating a profile on artland you will be able to upload.
The art of luke chueh by luke chueh, hardcover barnes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Top categories book collage designdecorative art drawing fashion designwearable art installation mixed media painting performance art photography poster print textile arts videofilm. I think my favorite chuehed up moments occur when luke gets selfreflexive andor confronts his critics. This guy does wonders with paint and brush, i can attest to that. Chueh will have be signing his new book at gallery nucleus, details below.
Since then chueh has quickly worked his way up the ranks, stylistically balancing cute with brute while walking the fine line between. Luke chueh is the author of the art of luke chueh 4. The book is a retrospective of lukes carrier focusing on his first seven years of painting form 20032009. The alchemist was created in 2005 by luke chueh in lowbrow art style. Features a signed tipin sheet by luke chueh limited to 500 copies worldwide. The pop surrealist is known for his macabre artwork, which has been featured in art galleries, on album covers, and in a line of toys. His work is minimalistic and simple, yet darkly funny. Since then chueh has quickly worked his way up the ranks, stylistically balancing cute with brute while walking the fine line. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations, chueh has enjoyed cult acclaim and sellout shows, making this, his first book, an. Lavish art books titans wide range of deluxe art books published on november, 2012 authored by titan books. Ahhhh, luke chueh this guy is a genius and, like such, is not correctly appreciated. Artwork for sale by luke chueh, available on artland. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations, chueh stylistically balances cute with brute, walking the fine line between comedy. So you may look at their amazing combination of cute, cuddly, disgusting, fluffy, bloody, disturbing, awakening, selfinflicting, adorable work of luke chueh.
Bearing the unbearable titan, coffee tables just got a lot more interesting. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and. Unfortunately i cant beat the amazon prices, but im. Slapping the figures onto the mattecolor background of a tshirt would lose chuehs delicate. Attracting the interest of notable collectors and celebrities around the world, he has also established a prominent position in the designer toy scene with. He was then employed by the ernie ball company, working inhouse as designerillustrator where he created several award winning designs and was featured in the design annuals of. Book signings watch a video of luke chueh on his book tou published on 6 july, 2012 authored by titan books. Luke chueh was born on march 3, 1973, and he is a first generation chineseamerican, both of his parents having immigrated to the united states from china. Oct 6, 2019 stylistically balancing cute with brute while walking the fine line between comedy and tragedy, luke chueh has enjoyed continued success and sold out shows in galleries since appearing in the underground art scene in 2003. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations, chueh stylistically balances cute. The art of luke chueh by ninja ross, 2 june 2012 luke chueh is an ex graphic designer and now a fulltime super awesome artist living in l. He was then employed by the ernie ball company, working inhouse as designerillustrator where he created several award winning designs and was featured in the design annuals of communication arts and. Painter and graphic designer luke chueh has created some of the most stunning pieces to. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations, chueh has enjoyed cult acclaim and sellout shows, making this.
Luke chuehs unique style of painting mixes streetstyled pop art with playful and acerbic surrealism. Featuring artists gary baseman, tim biskup, luke chueh, frank kozik. Bearing the unbearable signed edition with signed print limited to 500 numbered copies the book. Luke chueh 15 artworks painting visual art encyclopedia. Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of illfated situations, chueh. Jan 04, 2014 gangster, artist, a luke chueh s book. Luke chuehs artistic style has been compared to warhol, kandinsky, and rothko. Indeed, chueh has created original works on skateboard.
Art of luke chueh, the bearing the unbearable book. By creating a profile on artland you will be able to upload you private art. Ultimately, however, luke chueh is extremely unique. Chuehs work has been described as pretty on the outside but nice and macabre on the inside, and certainly it is, but seeing his entire collection, his professional lifes work.
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