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Luke Chueh @ Corey Helford (3/20/09)
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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #1 on Mar 7, 2009, 3:14pm »

Luke Chueh's solo exhibition “From Light Cometh Darkness” opens at Corey Helford Gallery on Friday, March 20.

The exhibition will feature some of Chueh's most explorative paintings to date!

Luke Chueh
“From Light Cometh Darkness”
With Guest Artist Thomas Han in the Loft
Opening Reception Friday, March 20 2009 from 7‑10pm
On View March 20 - April 10, 2009

Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #2 on Mar 14, 2009, 8:13pm »

It's called "Whitewash" and it's from Luke's new show...

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #3 on Mar 14, 2009, 10:04pm »

Not a fan of this unfortunately, the right arm bugs me a little, but still a nice concept.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #4 on Mar 14, 2009, 10:50pm »

I like this one. I think "whitewashed" right? Looks like there will be 20 paintings. Don't ever recall a show from Luke that big.

Question is if Thomas Han will show.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #5 on Mar 16, 2009, 1:09pm »

Just got the preview link from Jan...some great work from Luke.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #6 on Mar 16, 2009, 1:22pm »

Mar 16, 2009, 1:09pm, steveinca wrote:

Just got the preview link from Jan...some great work from Luke.

His stuff always looks better in person. Somehow scans of his work make the paintings look so untextured and undetailed.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #7 on Mar 16, 2009, 1:26pm »

Mar 16, 2009, 1:22pm, sleepboy wrote:

Mar 16, 2009, 1:09pm, steveinca wrote:

Just got the preview link from Jan...some great work from Luke.

His stuff always looks better in person. Somehow scans of his work make the paintings look so untextured and undetailed.

I'm definitely going to try my best to make it on Friday....you going, Hung?

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #8 on Mar 16, 2009, 2:23pm »

i was very looking forward for the Goya "Remix" ....
and its just STUNNING ..... bit pricy tho (imo) but AMAZING anyway!

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #9 on Mar 16, 2009, 5:32pm »

I am a bit disappointed with the preview. I was hoping to see him evolve a little faster. I figured this show would be a transition for him, considering we have seen the same narrative and model for the past 4 years. Congrats to any picking up an OG.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #10 on Mar 16, 2009, 7:33pm »

Posted up a little interview with Luke here if you are interested.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #11 on Mar 16, 2009, 9:53pm »

Mar 16, 2009, 5:32pm, devours wrote:

I am a bit disappointed with the preview. I was hoping to see him evolve a little faster. I figured this show would be a transition for him, considering we have seen the same narrative and model for the past 4 years.

Personally, I've always had issues with Luke's work and have been a little perplexed by the relative infatuation held by a great many collectors. His painting technique coupled with his redundant compositions have troubled me. That said, the minimalistic nature of the work sort of grew on me over time and there was always one piece in any given show that caught my eye...never enough to justify purchasing anything, though, especially at the price points they achieved at their peak. This body of work, however, is a huge miss for me. In all, there is a seriously lack of cohesion. I'm confused by what he was trying to achieve in this exhibit and am intrigued to hear some thoughts from his legion of fans, many of them diehard.

Do you guys like these new works? It seems many are clamoring for an evolution of sorts with his work. Is this supposed to be that evolution, or at least a start? Are these more appealing than his previous, more classical works? Artistic evolution is a must and I agree Luke's work began to stagnate a while back. But if this is an attempted step forward, perhaps a couple steps back - a sticking with his bread and butter - is a wiser move. But again, I've always watched his development from way up in the upper level bleachers. So maybe his main collectors find this batch of paintings compelling, not convoluted.

Just trying to spark some discussion.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #12 on Mar 17, 2009, 1:31pm »

Mar 16, 2009, 9:53pm, lowpro wrote:

Mar 16, 2009, 5:32pm, devours wrote:

I am a bit disappointed with the preview. I was hoping to see him evolve a little faster. I figured this show would be a transition for him, considering we have seen the same narrative and model for the past 4 years.

Personally, I've always had issues with Luke's work and have been a little perplexed by the relative infatuation held by a great many collectors. His painting technique coupled with his redundant compositions have troubled me. That said, the minimalistic nature of the work sort of grew on me over time and there was always one piece in any given show that caught my eye...never enough to justify purchasing anything, though, especially at the price points they achieved at their peak. This body of work, however, is a huge miss for me. In all, there is a seriously lack of cohesion. I'm confused by what he was trying to achieve in this exhibit and am intrigued to hear some thoughts from his legion of fans, many of them diehard.

Do you guys like these new works? It seems many are clamoring for an evolution of sorts with his work. Is this supposed to be that evolution, or at least a start? Are these more appealing than his previous, more classical works? Artistic evolution is a must and I agree Luke's work began to stagnate a while back. But if this is an attempted step forward, perhaps a couple steps back - a sticking with his bread and butter - is a wiser move. But again, I've always watched his development from way up in the upper level bleachers. So maybe his main collectors find this batch of paintings compelling, not convoluted.

Just trying to spark some discussion.

I don't think there was supposed to be a central theme to this show? Does there always have to be? His next show should be have a theme though as it will be based on Dante's nine levels of hell. I believe these will be large landscape paintings so there will be something definitely different with his next body of work if he goes through with it.

There is a little evolution in terms of technique I believe in his Goya piece and his Deliquescent piece, but you are right, not a huge jump. That said, with every body of work there are usually hits and misses for me but I will reserve judgment until I see these in person. Have you ever seen an entire show in person Walt? His stuff does not scan well at all I think.

I think as has been mentioned many times before I think although simple, there are some emotional elements to his work that resonate with viewers and I believe that is the genius of his work. The title of each painting is usually important as well to fullly appreciating them.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #13 on Mar 17, 2009, 7:05pm »

I am still a student, so my saying would probably mean nothing. But the fact is I hate this guys work. Everyone is my class is one hundred times a better painter than him. Do people know that their coughing up thousands of dollars for 1 hour work???? I think a majority of people buy his paintings because of his name and not the fact that they like it. It's the same reason why most my friends buy prada and gucci. Sorry but i wouldn't take his painting if it was free.

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Re: Luke Chueh/Thomas Han @ Corey Helford (3/20/09
« Reply #14 on Mar 17, 2009, 8:45pm »

Mar 17, 2009, 7:05pm, shelly wrote:

I am still a student, so my saying would probably mean nothing. But the fact is I hate this guys work. Everyone is my class is one hundred times a better painter than him. Do people know that their coughing up thousands of dollars for 1 hour work???? I think a majority of people buy his paintings because of his name and not the fact that they like it. It's the same reason why most my friends buy prada and gucci. Sorry but i wouldn't take his painting if it was free.

I can see where you're coming from, but I don't think how much time a person puts into a piece should quantify how much it should cost. Luke came up with his characters and people really dig them. A nudge and nod by some celebs most likely helped his career out too. Some artists may think his pieces are simple, but sometimes simplicity is better.

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