Ruth Chase

When the world gets weird, I retreat to my studio, spend time in nature and work it out with paint.

I have become obsessed with light, science and consciousness, pulling on the thread and following it wherever it takes me. I spend a lot of time with my feet in the dirt and my face toward the sun. Gosh, light is so damn mysterious. No wonder our ancestors paid such close attention to it.

I’ve been returning to old photographs, some of which I have lived with for decades. Maybe I’m looking for traces of what they knew as an anchor in such strange times.

Unbreakable Light
August 13 – October 29

Opening Reception: September 3, 6=8PM

Galerie Tangerine
900 King Hollands Avenue, #104, Nashville, TN

Created for The Story of Land, Water, and People Exhibit by Ruth Chase as part of Huswej’s Visibility Through Art Initiative www.Huswej.Org
Women Independence Interdependence by Ruth Chase

West of Lincoln Project

Working on the West of Lincoln Project I learned that my strength comes from remembering who I was as a little girl growing up in Venice, Ca..  Having lived a less then perfect childhood I found that my innocence made me brave and strong.

Gloria Olivas Omar

I get goosebumps!! The West of Lincoln Project is truly AWESOME ! I love ALL the stories and people that make Venice so diverse, colorful and rich in spirit. I think this project is helping to heal hearts as well.

Kristina Peterson

The BELONGING project gives a voice and perspective of the Nisenan Indians, the Native Americans who were here for countless generations before the California gold rush. This project will help raise visibility and awareness of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe.

Shelly Covert

I am touched by your beautiful work on the West of Lincoln Project. You are doing good work in the world, Namaste.

Staci Tye

The West of Lincoln painting series pays tribute to a population of people who shaped the history of an untamed community, while preserving their historic significance.

The Huffington Post

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