Luke Chueh is a Chinese-American lowbrow, pop surrealist, painter.
10 Facts About Luke Chueh
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Luke Chueh's works is a juxtaposition of the cute with the macabre, including various self-portraits reimagining himself as a bear character.
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In 2003, Chueh relocated to Los Angeles and started pursuing a career as a painter.
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Luke Chueh was born on March 7,1973, and is a first generation Chinese-American; his parents having immigrated to the United States from China.
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When he was three months old, Luke Chueh's family relocated from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Fresno, California.
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In 2010, Luke Chueh was finally able find sobriety, and is an advocate for people struggling with substance abuse.
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Luke Chueh's images have been praised for their juxtaposition of cuteness with the macabre.
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Luke Chueh's paintings are at once intriguing, puzzling, friendly and sorrowful.
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Luke Chueh mentioned Gary Baseman, Camille Rose Garcia, Barry McGee, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Mark Ryden, and Ralph Steadman.
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Luke Chueh's art has been shown at galleries and museums in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia.