Luke Chueh, born in 1973 in Philadelphia, USA, is a Chinese-American artist known for his work in the Lowbrow Art and Pop Surrealism movements. His signature visual language combines cuteness with melancholy, often depicting a bear character as a projection of himself. Blending childhood memories, racial identity, and elements of pop culture, his work explores themes such as loneliness, death, addiction, and consumerism—infused with dark humor and emotional tension.

Chueh developed a love for drawing at an early age, beginning with his mother teaching him how to draw Mickey Mouse. As a teenager, he became obsessed with illustrating sci-fi imagery, particularly from Star Wars. He studied Art and Design at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and later worked as a graphic designer for Ernie Ball, where his designs won several awards. In 2003, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career in art and quickly gained recognition in the American lowbrow art scene. After overcoming addiction in 2010, Chueh began to share his personal healing journey through his artwork and has become an advocate for mental health and recovery.

Chueh has exhibited in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and published a retrospective art book titled Bearing the Unbearable (2011). Beyond painting, he has collaborated with companies such as Munky King, Kidrobot, and Mighty Jaxx to release a series of art toys since 2007, and in 2023 he launched his self-produced figure Low Fidelity. He also works across music and media, having designed the album cover for the rock band Fall Out Boy, and co-hosts the art and culture podcast Robot and the Bear with Giant Robot founder Eric Nakamura, continuing to expand his multidisciplinary creative practice.