MASTERS GALLERY highlights art works by prominent artists every week. Self-taught artist Chris Luka expresses himself through his free work and imaginative paintings. Once he starts painting, he loses all sense of time and space. His work carries a calm, meditative quality with a golden edge.
In MASTERS GALLERY are published weekly art works by prominent artists. Self-taught artist Chris Luka can express himself in his free work and imaginative paintings. As soon as he starts painting, he lets go of his awareness of time and space. His work has a calm and meditative feeling with a golden edge. Text: Larissa Schaule Jullens
Image: Chris Luka
Hatred is blind as is love
“Emotions that blind. It's an interesting theme that's been floating around in my head for a long time. Feelings that can touch and change you in the most unguarded moments. The inner world in which you are sometimes completely absorbed. With this piece I have tried to visualize this feeling as neutrally but powerfully as possible. Ultimately it is up to the viewer what he or she sees in it. Fish often return in my works; for me they symbolize the flow and fluidity of life. Thoughts that pass, coming as quickly as they go. Gold leaf, fineliners and watercolor are the basic materials with which most of my works are created.”
The alchemy within
From the ones we let go into the ones we now hold, hardships into friendships like lead into gold.
“A sentence that came in while making this piece. It is inspiring to see how people can turn negative changes into something positive; the ability to turn bumps into slides, obstacles into opportunities. This piece exudes both strength and vulnerability. That, in my opinion, makes it extra special.”
Betta Hail
“Betta (a reference to Betta Fish, the beautiful Siamese fighting fish) and Hail (storm, a stormy creature). A duo dance of two fish during a strong water flow of liquid gold. This work was created exclusively in collaboration with the buyer. We entered into a process together in which we bundled specific preferences and creativity, resulting in this work. The size and colors have been specially adapted to the space where the piece now hangs. An imposing diptych of 170 x 170 cm, which connects a lively interior with an impressive gallery. Most works of art are finished with
epoxy resin of
liquid gloss which gives a refined result and offers long-term protection to the works.”
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here a look at Chris Luka's website.
