Exploring the Dark and Funny World of Luke Chueh, the Pop Surrealist Painter Who Uses Animals to Express His Emotions
Luke Chueh is an American painter, illustrator and designer who is known for his dark and humorous style of pop surrealism. He often depicts anthropomorphic animals in various emotional states, such as sadness, anger, frustration or addiction.
His work is influenced by his personal experiences, as well as by popular culture, music, movies and comics. He has exhibited his paintings in galleries around the world, and has also collaborated with various brands and companies to create toys, clothing, books and other products based on his characters. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California.
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