Ds Pollack

Human beings are mimetic beings, feeling an urge to create texts (art) that reflect and represent reality. -Aristotle

David S Pollack aka Chase Alias, Cubby, Holden Vance III and a few other characters

Immersion Artist, Gonzo Journalist and Conceptual Artist

Chase Alias, Cubby and Holden Vance are Immersion Art characters of Saatchi Art artist David Pollack. Immersionism is a form of gonzo journalism made famous by Hunter S Thompson in his works such as "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". Immersion Journalism or Immersionism is a style of journalism similar to gonzo journalism. In the style, journalists immerse themselves in a situation and with the people involved. The final product tends to focus on the experience, not the writer.

David S Pollack is a Notable Figure in Immersion Journalism


David S Pollack, known by many names but most frequently Chase Alias and Cubby. Pollack sees his work as Immersion Art. The catalyst for his unique blend of gonzo journalism, method acting and new media art occurred out of personal tragedy. "Basehouse: a Meditation Play-place for Cubby" 2005 - 2010, was a response to his mothers untimely death. It is a unique social commentary on the world of illegal drugs and how societies prop...

Masuk High School '97

International Center of Photography '99
General Studies

Full Sail University
Digital Cinematography, 2011 - 2014
Digital Photography, Mobile Application Development

University of Hartford
Fine Art Photography and Experimental Studio
Studied with Mary Kelly learning experimental Darkroom Techniques. Very influenced early on by her approach to degenerative Rayographs. Which I exhibited at Jadite Gallery in Hell's Kitchen NYC in 1999.

Housatonic Community College, 2009
Film