Author: Ruth Chase

My work documents the human spirit and the powerful insights that allow people to find a sense of belonging within their community. The public plays a vital role in the outcome of my work, taking a journey with me that can last up to two years. I produce multi-media installations that include paintings, audio, social media, slideshows, video, and social engagement. Self-aware subjects with strong belief systems fascinate me and draw me in.

Gifts Under $25 by Ruth Chase

by Ruth Chase

TOTE BAGS

Coming Of Age Tote Bag 13 x 13″

Printed on both sides, 1 inch wide super strong cotton shoulder strap (14 inch length), Dry or Spot Clean RECOMMENDED, but I wash mine on gentle cold and hang dry. Original painting by Ruth Chase. PRICE INCLUDES TAX & SHIPPING

$25.00

Filling The Void Tote Bag 13 x 13″

Printed on both sides, 1 inch wide super strong cotton shoulder strap (14 inch length), Dry or Spot Clean RECOMMENDED, but I wash mine on gentle cold and hang dry. Original painting by Ruth Chase. PRICE INCLUDES TAX & SHIPPING

$25.00

West of Lincoln Tote Bag 13 x 13″

Printed on both sides, 1 inch wide super strong cotton shoulder strap (14 inch length), Dry or Spot Clean RECOMMENDED, but I wash mine on gentle cold and hang dry. From the West of Lincoln Project, Original painting by Ruth Chase. PRICE INCLUDES TAX & SHIPPING

$25.00

The Deeper We Go, The Brighter We Shine Tote Bag 13 x 13″

Painting inspired by Elaine Leslie of Venice, CA. Printed on both sides, 1 inch wide super strong cotton shoulder strap (14 inch length), Dry or Spot Clean RECOMMENDED, but I wash mine on gentle cold and hang dry. From the West of Lincoln Project, Original painting by Ruth Chase. PRICE INCLUDES TAX & SHIPPING

$25.00

The Land Is A Community To Which We Belong Tote Bag 13 x 13″

Printed on both sides, 1 inch wide super strong cotton shoulder strap (14 inch length), Dry or Spot Clean RECOMMENDED, but I wash mine on gentle cold and hang dry. Original painting by Ruth Chase. PRICE INCLUDES TAX & SHIPPING

$25.00

MUGS

V E N I C E Mug ON SALE $5 OFF TILL FRIDAY – WAS $25.

Dishwasher safe, made from ceramic, 11 ounce mug – PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING

$20.00

West of Lincoln Project Mug

Dishwasher safe, made from ceramic, 11 ounce mug – PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING

$25.00

STICKERS

V E N I C E Sticker 5 x 5″

From West of Lincoln Project. Removable, individually die-cut vinyl, Ideal for smooth flat surfaces like laptops, journals, windows, etc., 1/8th of an inch white border around each design. PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING

$10.00

V E N I C E Sticker 5.5 x 2.2″

VENICE letters originally drawn by Ric Clayton and painted by Ruth Chase for West of Lincoln painting. Removable, individually die-cut vinyl, Ideal for smooth flat surfaces like laptops, journals, windows, etc., 1/8th of an inch white border around each design. PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING

$10.00

V E N I C E Sticker 8.5 x 3.4″

VENICE letters originally drawn by Ric Clayton and painted by Ruth Chase for West of Lincoln painting. Removable, individually die-cut vinyl, Ideal for smooth flat surfaces like laptops, journals, windows, etc., 1/8th of an inch white border around each design. PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING

$15.00

V E N I C E Sticker 2 x 4″

2 x 4″ sticker of the lettering that was made by Ric Clayton for West of Lincoln painting. Price includes shipping and tax.

$4.50

 

The Land Is A Community To Which We Belong Set of 3 Postcards

Three 4 x 6" digitally printed post cards on heavyweight stock. Uncoated reverse provides a superior writing surface on reverse. Price includes tax and shipping.

$10.00

V E N I C E Poster

From West of Lincoln painting by Ruth Chase. original letter was designed by Ric Clayton. Printed on 185 gsm semi gloss poster paper, white border to assist in framing. Price includes shipping and tax.

$19.00

West of Lincoln Painting FOR SALE

by Ruth Chase

Contact Ruth if you would like more information  530.409.2330

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“West of Lincoln” w/ audio clips of participants 48 x 60″, by Ruth Chase

West of Lincoln Painting

Original painting, acrylic on stretched canvas, includes audio clips of participants, price does not include tax or shipping.

$7,500.00

 

West of Lincoln Painting with Ric Clayton and Ruth Chase SM copy
Audio to West of Lincoln Painting by Ruth Chase copy 2

PARTICIPANTS in “West of Lincoln” painting:

Ric Clayton, Jenny Moore-Prather, Anna M. McGuirk, Ananda Jaynes with Mom and Joseph Anson, Noah Pachnowski, Dylan Pachnowski, Jon Reneau, Mark Rosenberg for Cheapskates, Doug Mug Swanson, Hassan DeSalles with Jason Sugars, Michael Cramer, Monica Leyba, Joey Leyba, Salvador Gonzales, Shannon Robinson LeFort for Bob Dean Robinson, Xavier Rimmington, Campbell Rimmington, Christina Brunk Stroh for J.Kevin Brunk, Bingwa, Stacy McDannold, Bernardo Charca, Jeff Cody Morris, Colleen Graham, Dale Henderson, Jim Fallon & Brady Dalton, Melanie Camp & Tricka, Luciano Mota, Carolyn Rios, Roxanne Rossi Kovak, Tamira L. James, Beth Allyn/MsVenice, Kristina Peterson, Renee Smith, Mona Perez Freedman, Carrie Hayrup for Eugene Tarango, Laura Ceballos, Richard (Dopey) Cortez and Robert (Trippy) Ayres, Francisco Letelier, Kori Cody Worman for George Del Rio, Miguel Bravo, Joann Goodwin, Sybil Roberson, Denise Woods and Gena Lasko.

BIG THANKS to Ray Rae, David Scott, Mathew Martin, Care Burns, and Steven Luciano for use of their photos.

The West of Lincoln painting was part of the West of Lincoln Project. This project was more than just an art exhibition, it was the voice of the community.

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Visibility Through Art ~ Invisible No More

by Ruth Chase

Exhibition up through January 20, 2019

Akashic Visions Gallery
513 Searls Ave, Nevada City
Hosted by California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project
INVITATION to Opening Reception

~~ Visibility Through Art – Invisible No More ~~
This project was inspired by the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe’s desire to collaborate with local artists. The goal: to create conscientious art pieces that conversate around the history and culture of the Original Peoples of this land. Our deepest hope is to bring about awareness of local historic and current issues through the medium of art. A successful project will bring together community to reflect on the future, navigating a collective conversation. This is not a simple journey, artists are asked to engage in deep listening to the stories and history shared with them by the Tribal Council and Nisenan Elders. Together each artist collaborated individually on their art pieces to create respectful and reflective works. You can learn more about the artists here: www.nisenanheritageday.org/artists.html

CALIFORNIA HERITAGE: INDIGENOUS RESEARCH PROJECT (CHIRP) was created to research, document, preserve, and protect California Indigenous culture. As an important first task, CHIRP has been following the history and stories of the Foothill Nisenan people of the Nevada City Rancheria, and has played an important roll in the re-introduction of the Nisenan people to the non-native community now residing in the Nisenan homelands of the Bear and Yuba river watersheds, especially in Nevada County where the Nisenan once had a federally recognized reservation. CHIRP lead restoration efforts at the Firehouse No.1 in Nevada City, California, where some of the last remaining Nisenan Tribal artifacts are archived and available for public viewing. CHIRP continues to support the Nisenan in their quest to re-establish themselves as the Indigenous people in the foothills where their families have resided for thousands of years. More info: www.nisenan.org

Channeling My Work

by Ruth Chase

One of my first portraits from back in the day.

When I started painting I would follow a voice that would come forth from a spirit on other side asking me to paint them. I had no idea what I was doing, I would just paint, in time I understood that I could use channeling from non physical energy to guide my work. I remember clearly that this spirit was eager to be seen and released. While I still use this method in some of my work, I am so much more aware of what is happening and far more particular of who I channel.

“White Face”
oil on canvas
6 x 4′
1990
by Ruth Chase
Ocampo Collection

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I AM HERE Saturday Morning Questions

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Every Saturday morning I ask a question on Facebook about women and our sense of belonging. Please join me as we explore this topic, men we need you too.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON FACEBOOK

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I AM HERE questions are meant to engage the community in a conversation about women and to foster a community connection.

MORE ABOUT I AM HERE

I AM HERE is an initiative of Nevada County Art Council led by Artist Ruth Chase, generously funded in part by California Arts Council through its Artists in Communities Program.

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What Does It Mean To Be A Woman

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What does it mean to be a woman, a question I have never explored until this very moment.

From an early age I noticed that being a “girl” put me in a place of vulnerability and I was very aware that physical danger was awaiting me if I wasn’t careful. So as a young adult “woman” I would make sure that my clothes and persona were tough enough to scare away predators.

 

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Now I look back and see that it wasn’t until bearing a child, at the age of 40, that I began to connect with my womanhood. I was getting in touch with my body and its functions specific to having a child and becoming awakened to the physical characteristics that make me a WOMAN. I loved being pregnant, I loved my body and being able to hold another universe within.

I have spent a lot of time rejecting the expectations put on me by the outside world of what a woman is or should be, or should not be. I have never been sure of how I fit into the expectations of the world around me. I also, at times, did not want to own the power and blessings that come with femininity. On the inside I felt like I hadn’t decided if I wanted to be feminine and on the outside I knew being a tomboy or punk sent a message of leave me alone, I’m not open for this “girl” business. Sometimes I wonder if I would have chosen to be a woman in this lifetime if I were given a choice before I was born. I suppose I have even been pissed off about being a woman, now that I think about it. So far, the most amazing thing about being a woman has been birthing my daughter, who by the way is VERY girly and VERY feminine. I’m having an ‘aha!’ moment writing this. I may even need a good cry.

With so much love to each and every women’s journey,

Ruth Chase

If you want to know more about I AM HERE, please click here. Thank you to Sara Clark for editing help OXOXOXO

 

Happy Women’s Equality Day Today!

Women’s Equality Day celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States’ Constitution on August 26, 1920. The amendment granted women the right to vote for the first time and was a result of the women’s suffrage movement in the USA.

BELONGING at Nevada City Film Festival

by Ruth Chase

WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE
BELONGING WILL BE AT THE
NEVADA CITY FILM FESTIVAL

BELONGING is part of the “J O U R N E Y S ” program of documentary shorts.

BELONGING is about our vulnerable mountain home and the people who tend it, love it and depend on it. Documented by its filmmaker Ruth Chase, with cinematographer Radu Sava, the film features Rick Berry, Jeff Brown, Jonathan Collier, Shelly Covert, Philip Oyung, Nancy Tiken Lopez, Elisa Parker, Aimee Retzler, Mike Stewart and Rob Thompson. BELONGING is an initiative of Nevada County Art Council, led by Artist Ruth Chase and generously funded in part by California Arts Council through its Artists in Communities Program.

Friday, September 7 @ 4:25pm
Sunday, September 9 @ 1:25pm
Thursday, September 13 @ 7:25pm

All showings @ Onyx Theatre, 21+
plus Filmmaker Q&A

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 

Documented by its filmmaker Ruth Chase, with cinematographer Radu Sava, the film features Rick Berry, Jeff Brown, Jonathan Collier, Shelly Covert, Philip Oyung, Nancy Tiken Lopez, Elisa Parker, Aimee Retzler, Mike Stewart and Rob Thompson. BELONGING is an initiative of Nevada County Art Council, led by Artist Ruth Chase and generously funded in part by California Arts Council through its Artists in Communities Program.

 

 

 

 

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Beyond the Frame – Museum of Northern California Art – Panel Discussion

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I am so out of my mind excited to say that I will have the most challenging paintings I have ever made exhibiting in the Museum of Northern California Art. I am so proud to be representing VENICE in this exhibition about the value of street art to our communities.

MUSEUM OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ART
900 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA, 95926 (MAP)

Beyond the Frame Panel Discussion | August 26
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Beyond the Frame Exhibition
July 19 – September 2, 2018
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“Never Forget Where You Come From, Always Remember Where You’re Going” by Ruth Chase will be exhibiting this month at part of Beyond the Frame. Street art often has a reputation as part of a subculture that rebels against authority, although it can also express a political practice, and serves as just one tool in an array of resistance techniques.

Like some forms of street art, murals are often collaborative and collective art pieces, functioning to empower social bonding, an assertion of a community’s presence in a certain space, and articulate a community’s stance on local and global topics such as historical events and civil rights. Some murals have also been created in defiance to the law (like street art), as others have been commissioned by businesses or other patrons. It can be argued that public art of both categories can add aesthetic improvement to the daily lives of residents, and visitors to the community.

By virtue of being visually provocative or beautiful, public artworks may be easier magnets for community support and thereby effective political tools. For the communities it exists in, public art also provides access to beauty, creative work, and cultural pride.

I BELONG HERE Pop Up Photos

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A pop up installation where Ruth gave hugs, postcards, and took photos.
This backdrop was painted by Ruth and photos were taken to share the value individuals have in our communities.  The public was encouraged to hang their photo at home where it can be seen as a reminder of their importance.

 

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Please email Ruth your I BELONG HERE images from wherever you are RuthChaseFineArt@ymail.com

Racial Literacy | BELONGING to the Land

by Ruth Chase
RACIAL LITERACY CAFE ON BELONGING TO THE LAND
Sunday, July 29, 3-5p
Summer Thyme’s
Colfax Ave., Grass Valley, CA
 
Inspired by Ruth Chase’s ambitious multi-media installation about the land we live on and the notion of belonging, Racial Literacy, Nevada County offers a free, facilitated community conversation in the World Café style at Summer Thyme’s where the BELONGING Community Exhibition, curated by Ruth is on display.
 
We are collaborating with Chase to expand her artistic intention by creating the opportunity for local residents to experience, as she states, “powerful insights that allow people to find a sense of belonging within their community.” We also welcome Nevada City Rancheria Secretary Shelly Covert. 
 
Join us to talk with each other in a real and candid way about our own sense of belonging along with our relationships with the Nisenan people and this beautiful region that the Nisenan have called “home” for thousands of years.
 
This community conversation is free and open to the public. Space is limited. The kitchen closes at 4:00pm. Arrive early to place food and drink orders and reserve your seat.
 
Racial Literacy explores race, privilege, and oppression by hosting community conversations and storytelling gatherings. We believe in the power of education, open dialogue, and deep listening as tools to heal and release the shame and discomfort experienced around discussions of race. From this place of honesty, we can be better activated as a community to show up for racial justice in our daily lives, as well as on larger systemic levels.  For more information, find Racial Literacy on Facebook.