GARED LUQUET

Gared Luquet is a Knoxville-based artist and muralist. His artistic journey began at Pepperdine University, where he earned a scholarship to study painting, complemented by a minor in art history. He gained recognition for his abstract works through numerous solo exhibitions. In pursuit of new creative challenges, Luquet became a member of Keystone Art Space, LA, a position he held for a decade. During this period, his artistic focus shifted from abstraction to the meticulous realism of wildlife painting, reflecting a deepening connection with nature.

His large-scale acrylic paintings transcend the traditional portrayal of wildlife, mirroring the similarities in emotional expressions shared between humans and animals in the modern world. Through this anthropomorphic lens, Luquet presents a playful nod to traditional portraiture, where surrealism interlaces with classic compositions, often with a subtle undertone of irony.

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