The Hippo Press | Feb. 17, 2005 - "A Manchester Original"

Artist James Chase, 22, doesn’t drive. He walks to his job at Rite-Aid, as well as to his classes at New Hampshire Institute of Art. And it’s during these excursions that Chase finds the materials for his artwork. “I love my city,” Chase said. “I try to incorporate a sense of Manchester into my work. All of my pieces tell a story about Manchester in some way. I use objects like old railroad ties that I found along the Merrimack River, or old rusty gears and tools.”
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The Manchster Mirror | June 9th, 2005 - "Local artist uses cast-off materials"

Old saw blades, rusty chains, and cast-off bottle caps are finding a new life in the art of Manchester native, James Chase. Collecting pieces of trash and discarded objects, Chase, a student at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, creates haunting three-dimensional collages. The twisted metal forms with staring skeletal faces and confusing patterns are Chase’s unique tribute to the city he loves and his family.
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The Nashua Telegraph | Aug. 9th, 2005 - "52nd annual Greeley Park Art show"

Artists usually have to show their work at exhibits for years before they become successful .. ..

Paul Szot of Newton strolled through Chase's tent Saturday with his wife, Carol.
"These are really kind of cool in a bizarre kind of way," he said. ".. . very interesting. I like this."
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The Hippo Press | June 30, 2005 - "An evening of open doors & art"

Three hours is no longer enough time to see it all via trolley tour Thursday, June 16, marked the year’s second “Open Doors Manchester-Art and Cultural Tour,” Featuring 12 participating venues. “The purpose of the tour,” said Jessica Kinsey of NH Institute of Art (NHIA), “is to bring easier access to the arts for. ..” ” ..Then there was the 23-year-old phenomenon James Chase ..
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The Hippo Press | June 2, 2005 - "Just add art"

If you plan on attending the Jazz & Blues Festival or the Strawberry Shortcake Festival this summer, you might be surprised to find local artists painting right alongside the musicians and food vendors. ..

“I think artists add a certain ambience to these events,” said Butler .. . emergence of local artist James Chase.. .
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The Hippo Press | Mar. 17, 2005 - "MAA Gallery mixes it up"

The Manchester Artists Association Gallery kicked off its new exhibit on Thursday, March 10 with an opening reception. Several of the featured member artists were in attendance, fielding questions on their displayed work. .. . This is the third exhibit held at the gallery located at 1528 Elm St. since the MAA acquired the space from the Manchester Art Commission late last year. Gallery director
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