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LUAP's art is based on photography. Each shot with the pink bear staged amidst a specific landscape or environment.<ref>https://en.embassyofmongolia.co.uk/blogs/34/ </ref>Paintings are then made from the original photographic source. The bear acting as a muse throughout each of the images.<ref>https://petapixel.com/2023/12/27/how-artist-luap-healed-through-his-the-pink-bear-photos/</ref> Many of the subjects have a focus on mental health, the environment as well as being a commentary of societal issues.<ref>https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/pink-bear/</ref> |
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One of the notable aspects of LUAP's photography is in that they are often taken within extreme conditions. All using the Pink Bear as a muse, he travels the world in order to position the Bear amidst these backdrops.<ref>https://theartgorgeous.com/artists-who-work-under-extreme-conditions/ </ref> |
One of the notable aspects of LUAP's photography is in that they are often taken within extreme conditions. All using the Pink Bear as a muse, he travels the world in order to position the Bear amidst these backdrops.<ref>https://theartgorgeous.com/artists-who-work-under-extreme-conditions/ </ref> |
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Paul Robinson, better known by his alias of LUAP, (born September 1982 in Grimsby, England) is a Contemporary Artist based in London. He is known for his depiction of The Pink Bear which he uses as a muse within his artworks.[1] His work spans the creative fields of photography, painting, sculpture and performance art.
LUAP | |
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Born | September 1982 Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Bildung | University for the Creative Arts |
Known for | The Pink Bear, Contemporary Art, Street Art, Performance Art |
Notable work | The Unconscious Therapy[2], Art in the Age of Now'[3], Love Life Mural [4] |
Website |
Pink Bear
A common feature with his work. He describes the Pink Bear as the reincarnation of an old childhood memory.[5] Accessed as part of a treatment of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The bear acts as "symbol of positive reinforcement and discovery" [6]
LUAP describes the use of the bear as being "a path of personal redemption".[7] Describing it's use as a mechanism for his own personal fight with depression. The bears origin has its roots in an old childhood memory of a polaroid photograph showing the artist as a child with a pink bear.[8]
Creative Process
Fotografie
LUAP's art is based on photography. Each shot with the pink bear staged amidst a specific landscape or environment.[9]Paintings are then made from the original photographic source. The bear acting as a muse throughout each of the images.[10] Many of the subjects have a focus on mental health, the environment as well as being a commentary of societal issues.[11]
One of the notable aspects of LUAP's photography is in that they are often taken within extreme conditions. All using the Pink Bear as a muse, he travels the world in order to position the Bear amidst these backdrops.[12]
Painting
LUAP is known for his large scale canvases made using oils and acrylic. Each painting begins with a focus on background. This itself is a remnant of a childhood memory which references the wallpaper in home where he grew up[13]. Once complete the artwork will be painted on top using a combination of realism and abstract mark making techniques. Each painting will generally take months to complete.[14][15]
Exhibition
Under the name of LUAP, Robinson has exhibited across the UK and Internationally. Notable exhibitions include 'The Unconscious Therapy' on New Bond Street[16]; 'Art in the Age of Now' at Fulham Town Hall[17] and 'Unleash the Love' at Fortnum & Mason.[18]
External links
Official websites:
- LUAP Website - Official LUAP Webpage
- LUAP Instagram – Official LUAP Instagram page
- LUAP Facebook – Official LUAP Facebook page
References
- ^ https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/pink-bear/
- ^ https://inspiringcity.com/2021/10/12/the-unconscious-therapy-an-exhibition-by-luap/
- ^ https://www.timeout.com/london/news/fulhams-getting-a-great-new-130-year-old-art-space-for-a-bit-031621
- ^ https://www.isupportstreetart.com/luap-paints-pink-bear-mural-in-shoreditch/
- ^ https://issuu.com/townandcountymag/docs/t_c-june_t_c_all_singles
- ^ https://issuu.com/townandcountymag/docs/t_c-june_t_c_all_singles
- ^ https://style.corriere.it/attualita/style-dicembre-anteprima-preview-corriere-luap/
- ^ https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8266940562/a-pink-bear-in-mongolia-how-paul-robinson-hit-the-steppes-with-a-colorful-character
- ^ https://en.embassyofmongolia.co.uk/blogs/34/
- ^ https://petapixel.com/2023/12/27/how-artist-luap-healed-through-his-the-pink-bear-photos/
- ^ https://www.creativeboom.com/inspiration/pink-bear/
- ^ https://theartgorgeous.com/artists-who-work-under-extreme-conditions/
- ^ https://contemporaryartkeenenthusiast.com/paul-robinson-laup/
- ^ https://www.theartcollector.org/the-unconscious-therapy-an-exhibition-by-luap-october-2021-95-new-bond-street-london-w1/
- ^ https://www.fortnumandmason.com/stories/unleash-the-love-valentines-windows-2024
- ^ https://www.themayfairmusings.com/home/gpe-october-2021
- ^ https://www.timeout.com/london/news/fulhams-getting-a-great-new-130-year-old-art-space-for-a-bit-031621
- ^ https://www.fortnumandmason.com/stories/unleash-the-love-valentines-windows-2024