Luke Sharkey

Luke Sharkey, American Painter, b.2002 New York, NY

Artist Bio

In my work I am painting the mental act of coping with the absurdity of the modern world.

I was born in Manhattan, and I have lived in Queens my whole life.

I’ve been painting since about 14 years old, in my bedroom. My art practice is nearly identical to what it was back then, almost ten years ago now. Painting feels really good its the only thing that feels really good all the time so i do it as much as i can. Thats the main point. thats it for now Ill think of more to write later.

Artist Statement

My work primarily focuses on the sensory and emotional experience of modernity and the general malaise and alienation of day to day life. I am very interested in the omnipresence of advertisements, and they have become a central motif in my paintings just as they are central in real life.