Luke Chueh | |
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 Chueh with his 4ft Possessed sculpture (2014) | |
| Born | March 7, 1973 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | California Polytechnic State University |
| Occupation | Artist |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Painting, drawing, graphic design, sculpture |
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| Movement | Lowbrow, designer toy |
| Website | lukechueh |
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Luke Chueh (/ˈtʃuː/; born March 7, 1973) is a Chinese-American lowbrow, pop surrealist, painter. His works is a juxtaposition of the cute with the macabre, including various self-portraits reimagining himself as a bear character.
Born to Chinese immigrants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the family relocated to Fresno, California soon afterwards. Taught illustration at a young age, he became obsessed with interpreting the popular culture imagery he was surrounded by. Trained as graphic designer at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, he was hired as an in-house designer & illustrator at the Ernie Ball Company in 1997.
In 2003, Chueh relocated to Los Angeles and started pursuing a career as a painter. He hasn't had to take a day job since.