BASEHOUSE: 2005-2009

Baggie Ties, Diptych, 2008

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BASEHOUSE: 2005-2009 Immersionism and Gonzo Journalism by B. Cubby Brent

Baggie Ties, Diptych, 2008: Basehouse, A Meditation/ Playplace for Cubby 2005 - 2009

Baggie Ties 1/2, 2008

Baggie Ties 2/2, 2008

Cubby Brent is Beaming, In the Gonzo Art Basehouse, 2007

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I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

Hunter S. Thompson

Beam, Basehouse: A Meditation/ Playplace for Cubby 2005 - 2010

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Play 1, Basehouse: A Meditation/ Play-Place for Cubby 2005 - 2010

Play 1

Basehouse: A Meditation/ Play-Place for Cubby.

Who is cubby and why is he meditating and/ or playing in this space? To further understand these things you must first grab hold of Cubby’s remote control. Walk slowly and carefully through his maze-like world. Look closely at all of his visual ramblings. Turn his world on and off using his remote. Sit where he sat while he thought about the world around him and while he did “other” things. Create a rhythm with the lights and sounds using the remote as he did and become part of this work of art yourself. Just as the artist David Pollack did when he created the character named Cubby.

David Pollack as Cubby

United States

New Media
Photography, Immersionism, Gonzo Journalism, Method Acting, Installation

Size: 30 x 40 x 0 in

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Glow 2, Basehouse: a Meditation/ Play-Place for Cubby, 2005 - 2010

Basehouse: A Meditation/ Play-Place for Cubby.
Who is cubby and why is he meditating and/ or playing in this space? To further understand these things you must first grab hold of Cubby’s remote control. Walk slowly and carefully through his maze like world. Look closely at all of his visual ramblings. Turn his world on and off using his remote. Sit where he sat while he thought about the world around him and while he did “other” things. Create a rhythm with the lights and sounds using the remote as he did and become part of this work of art yourself. Just as the artist David Pollack did when he created the character named Cubby.

By turning the camera on himself, and selecting the photographic Genre of self-portraiture, David Pollack is attempting to create a canon of works consisting of probing, surprising, and thoughtful images. Although, the majority of his photographs are pictures of him, however, these photographs are most definitely not self-portraits. Rather, Pollack uses himself as a vehicle for commentary on a variety of issues of the modern world. Pollack employs acting, in particular method acting, to create characters and lifestyles in which these characters choose to exist. He employs concepts of method acting to create characters, such as Cubby. He lives his life completely immersed in these characters lifestyles for years before building his installations ands then finally photographing himself as these characters. His final artworks are stunning full scale installation, sculpture and photography as seen here in Basehouse: A Meditation/ Play-Place for Cubby.

This work of Immersion art is performed by Chase Alias and photographed by David Pollack. Immersion Artist David Pollack spends years developing his characters. The development of these two characters happened over a period of 7 years. Cubby's Basehouse and then Chase Alias' Craigslist are David's newest series of works.

Immersion Art, Method Acting s a phrase that loosely refers to a family of techniques by which actors try to create in themselves the thoughts and emotions of their characters in an effort to develop lifelike performances. It can be contrasted with more classical forms of acting, in which actors simulate thoughts and emotions of their character through external means, such as vocal intonation or facial expression without psychological involvement on their playing role. Though not all Method actors use the same approach, the "method" in Method acting usually refers to the practice, advocated by Lee Strasberg, by which actors draw upon their own emotions and memories in their portrayals, aided by a set of exercises and practices including sense memory and affective memory.

Affective memory, also known as emotional memory, is an element of Stanislavsky's ‘system’ and of Method Acting, two related approaches to acting. Affective memory requires actors to call on personal memories of situations similar (or more recently a situation with similar emotional import) to those of their characters. Stanislavsky believed actors needed to take emotion and personality to the stage and call upon it when playing their character. He also explored the use of objectives, the physical body's effect on emotions, and empathizing with the character.

"Emotional recall" is the basis for Lee Strasberg's Method Acting. "Sense memory" is used to refer to the recall of physical sensations surrounding emotional events (instead of the emotions themselves). The use of affective memory remains a controversial topic in acting theory. (Wikipedia 2010)
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"What we Found on Craigslist" Series #1, 2007, Composed, Basehouse: A Meditation/ Playplace for Cubby 2005 - 2010, Cubby Immersion Art and Gonzo Journalism by David S Pollack as Cubby

Chik chick weeeeeeeeeeeeee, The fridge is stocked with chocolate milk. Chalie must be here

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Unfinished Goddess Kali Idol [ BW Version ]

2012-02-14T07:09:00.001-08:00

Unfinished Goddess Kali Idol [ BW Version ], a photo by Sukanta Maikap Photography on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
This year this was my second visit to Kumartuli during my stay of 2 weeks at Kolkata. Kumartuli is colorful and eventful almost always. There is a saying that goes like “we Hindus have 13 festivals to enjoy in 12 months”; and almost all of them need a separate kind of Idols and accessories. And Kumartuli is the one stop shop for all that.

I’ve posted both BW and color version of this image. Let me know which one you like better.

Venue : Kumartuli, Kolkata [ Calcutta ], West Bengal, India
Lens : Tokina ATX Pro SD 11-16mm F2.8 (IF) DX

©All rights reserved
Do not use this image without my permission.
You can mail me on sukanta.maikap@yahoo.com for further details.

Chase Alias' Teaching the Method, With Theorize New York 2012

2012-02-11T14:42:00.001-08:00

Chase Alias' Teaching the Method, With Theorize New York 2012, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
February 13, 2012
For Immediate Release: Contact: David Pollack, Theorize NY
(203) 762-5067; theorizeart@live.com www.theorizenewyork.com

Buy From Artists – Theorize This!

First and Only Artists Run Art Fair Scheduled to Open at Wyndham Garden Inn, NYC during Armory Art Weekend

New York, NY – February 13, 2012

Theorize New York: Impossible to Understand, 2012 Black March Edition is the first and only artists run intimate art fair in NYC that will open its doors at Wyndham Garden Inn, Chelsea during Armory Art Week from March 8 through March 12, 2012.

Theorize New York: Impossible to Understand was conceptualized and organized by three artists, Eric Ginsburg, David Pollack and Marina Reiter, as a response to the corporate greed model of the “Blue Chip” gallery and art fair system. Theorize New York is an art fair for collectors and artists run by artists.

“We are very excited to be able to bring this new art fair concept to the artist community,” said David Pollack of Theorize New York. “Theorize gives artists the opportunity to present their work to collectors and galleries directly and engage in an open dialogue. It’s all about giving the artists exposure, a chance to be seen and heard.”

Theorize New York: Impossible to Understand, 2012 Black March Edition Contemporary Art Fair will run March 8-11, 2012 at the Wyndham Garden Inn Chelsea located at 37 West 24th Street, New York City, New York 10010. The art fair will be open daily 12pm -10pm with the Grand Opening scheduled for Thursday, March 8th (5pm Exhibition opens; 6pm -10pm Opening Party).

For more information, please visit www.theorizeart.com or email theorizeart@live.com.

Buy Independent, Buy From the Artists (and independent galleries?)! Theorize This! #Black March #BLACKMARCH #THEORIZETHIS #Theorize This!

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MOMA San Francisco: Warhol Mappelthorpe

2011-10-28T05:34:00.001-07:00

MOMA San Francisco: Warhol Mappelthorpe, a photo by JoeInSouthernCA on Flickr.

What we Found on Craigslist, 2011: Jeffrey Weiss Designs

2011-09-20T03:22:00.000-07:00

What we Found on Craigslist, 2011: Jeffrey Weiss Designs

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Christine Lebrasseur's photostream :)(: Presented by Chase Alias' Show

Love on the beat

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Primal Scream

Uploaded on Sep 19, 2011 | Map

28 comments

Units of measurement

Uploaded on Sep 18, 2011 | Map

35 comments

Parabole de la perle

« Le Royaume du Père est comparable à un marchand qui possédait une cargaison de marchandises. Il trouva...

Uploaded on Sep 17, 2011 | Map

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Thank You for Smoking

Uploaded on Sep 16, 2011 | Map

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Sang pour sang

Uploaded on Sep 14, 2011 | Map

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Suffer Our Pleasures

Uploaded on Sep 13, 2011 | Map

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Batcave

Uploaded on Sep 12, 2011 | Map

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9.1.1 : 10

Uploaded on Sep 11, 2011 | Map

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Up

Uploaded on Sep 10, 2011 | Map

13 comments

De profundis

Uploaded on Sep 9, 2011 | Map

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Piste noire │Off-piste

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Battements dociles

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Noir

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Opening Night

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Quai des brumes │ Port of Shadows

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Chase Alias' Giranium

2011-09-17T04:56:00.001-07:00

Chase Alias' Giranium, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
I know I have been transformed, moved by revelation that human beings create art., That to be an artist is to simply admit that you are one. -Patti Smith

Being Holden :)(: Chase Alias' Show

2011-09-11T03:47:00.003-07:00

Being Holden :)(: Chase Alias' Show, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

Being Holden :)(: Chase Alias' Show

2011-09-11T03:47:00.001-07:00

Being Holden :)(: Chase Alias' Show, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

The Path, 365 of Self-Portrait

2011-09-10T14:26:00.001-07:00

The Path, 365 of Self-Portrait, a group on Flickr.

"What we Found on Craigslist", Series #8, 2011, Living Room Portrait, Being Chase: Chase Alias' Craigslist 2010, Chase Alias and Dan photographed by Holden Vance III

2011-08-18T04:14:00.001-07:00

"What we Found on Craigslist", Series #8, 2011, Living Room Portrait, Being Chase: Chase Alias' Craigslist 2010, Chase Alias and Dan photographed by Holden Vance III, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Chase relaxes with an old friend after a long day of work....

Affective memory, also known as emotional memory, is an element of Stanislavski's ‘system’ and of Method Acting, two related approaches to acting. Affective memory requires actors to call on personal memories of situations similar (or more recently a situation with similar emotional import) to those of their characters. Stanislavski believed actors needed to take emotion and personality to the stage and call upon it when playing their character. He also explored the use of objectives, the physical body's effect on emotions, and empathiziing with the characters.

"What we Found on Craigslist", Series #9, 2011, Living with Chase: Chase Alias' Craigslist 2010, Chase Alias photographed by David Pollack

2011-08-15T05:27:00.001-07:00

"What we Found on Craigslist", Series #9, 2011, Living with Chase: Chase Alias' Craigslist 2010, Chase Alias photographed by David Pollack, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
This work of Immersion art is performed by Chase Alias and photographed by David Pollack. Immersion Artistist David Pollack spends years developing his characters. The development of these two characters happened over a period of 7 years. Cubby's Basehouse and then Chase Alias' Craigslist are David's newest series of works.

Chase Alias' Empty Vessel :)(: From the Series "Reality or Redux?", 2011

2011-08-10T23:45:00.001-07:00

Chase Alias' Empty Vessel :)(: From the Series "Reality or Redux?", 2011, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

"Getting Chase" is the new Biographical Pictorial about Conceptualist and Method Artist David S. Pollack by Chase Alias, Holden Vance III, Cubby and David S. Pollack. Coming soon to wherever book are sold.

Self-portrait

2011-07-19T12:08:00.001-07:00

Self-portrait, a photo by jessica harvey photography on Flickr.

Self-portrait very nice
Chase Alias :)(: ReTweet Critique

self-portrait

2011-07-19T12:03:00.001-07:00

self-portrait, a photo by NerySoul on Flickr.

Thác Bản Giốc - Cao Bằng

2011-07-19T04:55:00.001-07:00

Thác Bản Giốc - Cao Bằng, a photo by anhdxt on Flickr.

Thác Bản Giốc - Cao Bằng by anhdxt is an enchanting capture. Take a look!
Chase Alias :)(: Chase Alias' Show

Chase Alias' Day Off :)(:

2011-07-18T15:12:00.001-07:00

Chase Alias' Day Off :)(:, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

Choose or Get SCREWED !!!

2011-07-17T09:41:00.001-07:00

Choose or Get SCREWED !!!, a photo by amish_shah on Flickr.

Choose or Get SCREWED !!! by amish_shah is great #Conceptual #HDR #photography and is truly "In"Flickr, Chase Alias :)(: ReTweet Critique for "In"Flickr.

Via Flickr:
To vote or not to vote is one question that should never come in your mind.
As citizens of democratic countries, we have the greatest power, TO CHOOSE.
We as the citizens have the power to choose our leaders. It doesn't matter whom do you support.
Support anyone you like,
Support Raj Thackeray or Udhhav thackery,
Support congress or the Bjp,
Support the North Indian Agenda or the Kashmir Agenda
Support Either Barack Obama or Mc Cain..
Support the War on Iraq, or the recall of the troops,
Support abortion or dont support it,,
Support gay marriages or don't..
Support capitalism or socialism..
Support Sarah palin or kick her..
Support Democracy or dictatorship..

Support whatever cause you feel like supporting..
but during the time when the support should be shown, dont just sit at your home doing nothing.
The Future depends upon what we choose, and if we are not able to execute our power, then its just useless, and maybe you will end up regretting after wards.

Remember Spidy,, "with great powers comes great responsibility"..
Even a blank vote counts (or negative vote in some countries)
Not voting is like Flipping off yourself in the long run..
and for my American friends , not Voting is like Flipping off the whole world along with yourself..think about it..
So i would request all the members of flickr viewing this image, to please vote.

Your view regarding the voting issue will be highly appreciated.
P.S. Thanks a lot for the title to Anirban

Rescue me~my back is hurting!

2011-07-17T04:46:00.001-07:00

Rescue me~my back is hurting!, a photo by Latrelly Flux Founder/CEO "Miss Essence of Ebony" on Flickr.

Rescue me~my back is hurting! A Review by Chase Alias, ReTweet Critique

Rescue me~my back is hurting! by Latrelly Flux Founder/CEO "Miss Essence of Ebony" lovely "In"Flickr

Chase Alias
Kiss :)(: Kiss

bug

2011-07-15T09:31:00.001-07:00

bug, a photo by Chase Alias :)(: on Flickr.

Condensation

2011-07-13T07:14:00.001-07:00

Condensation, a photo by ngkokkeong on Flickr.

Chase Noir 1 from the series "Searching for My Very Own Wagstaff".

2011-07-12T08:57:00.001-07:00

Chase Noir 1 from the series "Searching for My Very Own Wagstaff"., a photo by Chase Alias on Flickr.