Nick Chase

Nick Chase was born and raised in Sackville, New Brunswick. His first foray into 'art' came by way of animation and wood working. In 2002, Nick found his true calling when he attended Sheriden College in Oakville, Ontario and completed the Craft and Design program. He took a glass course, fell in love with the medium and as the saying goes, "the rest is history". Following some successful exhibitions in 2007 Nick has emerged as an up and coming glass artist and has garnered some loyal clients and the interest of several galleries nation-wide. Nick Chase's current body of work is characterized by simple blown forms juxtaposed with intricate sandblasted details. Each piece is distinctive and is an exploration of the materials sensitivity to gravity versus the artists vision.

The inspiration for my art is derived from urban and natural landscapes. Starting with blown glass shapes, I emulate textures and patterns that I have found in the world around me. I apply these textures by sandblasting them onto or into blown glass. Through the use of colour and with the transparency of the glass my pieces become ever-changing forms when affected by different light sources.



Nick Chase was born and raised in Sackville, New Brunswick. His first foray into 'art' came by way of animation and wood working. In 2002, Nick found his true calling when he attended Sheriden College in Oakville, Ontario and completed the Craft and Design program. He took a glass course, fell in love with the medium and as the saying goes, "the rest is history". Following some successful exhibitions in 2007 Nick has emerged as an up and coming glass artist and has garnered some loyal clients and the interest of several galleries nation-wide. Nick Chase's current body of work is characterized by simple blown forms juxtaposed with intricate sandblasted details. Each piece is distinctive and is an exploration of the materials sensitivity to gravity versus the artists vision.

The inspiration for my art is derived from urban and natural landscapes. Starting with blown glass shapes, I emulate textures and patterns that I have found in the world around me. I apply these textures by sandblasting them onto or into blown glass. Through the use of colour and with the transparency of the glass my pieces become ever-changing forms when affected by different light sources.