Awe and contrast are key to interpreting the bizarre scenarios depicted by
contemporary painter Luke Chueh. His new solo show entitled Ciao, inspired by his imminent Italian journey attending the show in Rome, brings again on the art stage the juxtaposition of “cute” and “bitter” to new levels. Masterfully balancing a dose of irony and desperation into an overall adorable visual, walking on the thin edge between comedy and tragedy, it is impossible not to get obsessed with Chueh’s bear portraits.
contemporary painter Luke Chueh. His new solo show entitled Ciao, inspired by his imminent Italian journey attending the show in Rome, brings again on the art stage the juxtaposition of “cute” and “bitter” to new levels. Masterfully balancing a dose of irony and desperation into an overall adorable visual, walking on the thin edge between comedy and tragedy, it is impossible not to get obsessed with Chueh’s bear portraits.
