Bio

Based on the rugged Victorian coast, with a background in Graphic Design. Having graduated with a Bachelor in Visual Arts in 1996, Luke has worked professionally as a Graphic, Motion, and Web Designer for the past 13 years.

Luke creates work that contrasts abstract landscapes, with photorealistic figures. His freehand airbrush techniques are combined with loose brushwork, light washes and gravity induced runs and drips.

Being inspired and encouraged by close friends and peers, reigniting his love of creative expression, Luke recommenced producing art in 2006, further developing his style, technique and direction.

Artist Statement

Loose and evocative abstract landscapes, against photorealistic figures. To have these styles harmoniously coexist.

The direction of my current work includes a focus on global habitat destruction. More specifically, the effect this is having on the Rhinoceros. My Rhinos provide a metaphor for the fragility of our own existence.

Loose abstract landscapes employ light washes, runs, drips and splashes – at times worked back to lighter shades with gesso. Overlaid with realistic translucent figures, created by airbrushing light layers of opaque inks, allowing the landscape to show through the figures, emphasising the finite existence we all ultimately share on earth.