Background
Luke Chueh was born on March 7, 1973, in Philadelphia and raised in Fresno.
He graduated from Clovis West High School in 1991.
Chueh earned his BS in Art and Design (focus was on the Graphic Design) from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
Luke Chueh was born on March 7, 1973, in Philadelphia and raised in Fresno.
Luke graduated from Clovis West High School in 1991. Chueh earned his BS in Art and Design (focus was on the Graphic Design) from the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
Luke worked for guitar manufacturing company Ernie Ball, as an illustrator and designer. His works during that time garnered him several awards, from such notable publications as Communication Arts and Print Magazine. During this time, he was also a publisher of a 'zine focused on intelligent dance music.
Luke's images have been remarked upon for their juxtaposition of cuteness with the macabre. His paintings and illustrations are noted for bringing together influences as diverse as Mark Rothko and Sanrio.
In an interview with Art Prostitute Magazine he stated that he is influenced by his contemporaries utilizing strong illustrative elements. He mentioned Chiho Aoshima, Marcel Dzama, Jeremy Fish, Camille Rose Garcia, Barry McGee, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Mark Ryden, and Ralph Steadman. In his recent work, he has designed the album artwork for Fall Out Boy's new album "Folie à Deux". He is represented by Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles.
Lowbrow (And Still the Loser) (Label Series)
Southpaw
Stitch & Cut
Jacked
Gero-Hero (Bat-Bear)
Sound-Bite
C'mon Baby Light My Fire
Inspiration (Bright Ideas from the Hole in My Soul)
The Crush
The Alchemist
Self-Portrait (Smoke Break)
AK-47 (Assault Rifle Series)
Bear in Mind
Rocket
The Soundtrack (To My Life)