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

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

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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

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

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

Staci Tye

Everybody earns a second chance just like Eddie Hadvina in West of Lincoln Project.

Santa Monica Airlines Skateboards

Through the West of Lincoln Project I have been able to remember the amazing chapter in my life that is the formative time for who I am now.

You have reignited my deep passion for painting and renewed the value of it in my life.

Love from rainy England

Sybil Roberson

Participating in BELONGING allowed me to share how I connect children with nature, land, and bring a sense of belonging to a place.

Rick Berry of Fox Walkers

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