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ing, a skill that evolved through what he
calls “happenstance.”
While taking a printmaking workshop
at the Longhouse Education and Cultural
Center in Washington in 2005, Logan met a
Hawaiian woman who taught at the Univer-
sity of Hawaii, Manoa.
During the course of the weeklong
workshop, Logan seized every opportunity
available to chat with her about indigenous
artists and their work; specifically, how to
teach these artists art.
“It was a valuable experience,” he says.
His interest and skills made an impres-
sion.
At the end of the workshop, Logan heard
of an International Indigenous Visual Arts
Gathering being held in Hawaii in 2007.
The woman he had spent so much time
chatting with at the printmaking workshop
was on the committee that selected artists for
the event.
In a nutshell, she told Logan that while
the committee hadn’t formally decided on
who to choose, all he had to do was submit
four slides and he’d be in.
“That printmaking workshop was the first
time I’d made a print in 20 years,” he said.
“I went home and told my wife that I had to
start doing artwork right then and there.”
Once he was selected, Logan originally
thought to send a large painting to the gath-
ering as part of his exhibit.
Once he discovered the costs associated
with shipping it there and back again, he
made a practical decision and went with
prints.
“It’s an anecdote you hear from many
artists at these gatherings, it’s just cost-pro-
hibitive,” he says. “I literally didn’t want to
pay or pack something too large.”
‘TIME AND DEPTH’
Clatsop Community College is under-
standably thrilled to be hosting an exhibi-
tion by Logan.
Printmaking instructor Miki’ala Souza,
printmaking instructor at CCC, credits ce-
ramics teacher Rich Rowland with getting
the ball rolling for Logan’s show.
“Richard is always conscious of includ-
ing artwork by indigenous artists at the
gallery,” she says.
Souza, who has worked at CCC for
about a year, regularly attends shows at the
Royal Nebeker Art Gallery on campus and
is excited to see others embrace Logan’s
work.
“This show is special in that it’s the first
solo show by a contemporary, indigenous
artist,” she says.
Souza adds that because Logan works in
so many different mediams, the show will
offer attendees a glimpse at how he works
in each.
She also thinks people will appreciate
the depth of Logan’s efforts and the dispa-
rate stories they tell.
“When I look at Linley’s work, I see
elements of cultural heritage and stories,”
she says. “But also some political issues,
humor, and of course beauty. And he
always manages to show time and depth in
his prints.”
Logan enjoys seeing people’s reactions
to his work, but understands it’s all about
perspective.
While he doesn’t always agree with
those who view art as political expression,
he doesn’t discourage the notion.
“I don’t necessarily assert anything spe-
cific,” he says of his work.
When not participating in shows, Logan
keeps applying his vast artistic repertoire
toward his life’s work.
But with so many irons in the fire, does
he have time to indulged a favorite?
“Probably painting,” he says. “Unfortu-
nately, I don’t often have the uninterrupted
block of time to paint that I’d like to.”
Still, being a busy artist has plenty of
benefits.
“I am very fortunate to have these tal-
ents and enjoy all the mediums I can get my
hands on,” he says. “It’s the art of life and a
life of art.”
For information on Linley Logan’s upcoming
exhibit at CCC, visit www.clatsopcc.edu/com-
munity/ccc-royal-nebeker-art-gallery or email
Miki’ala Souza at mikiala@gmail.com or Rich-
ard Rowland at rrowland@clatsopcc.edu.
Logan has held several shows titled “Intrinsic Manifestations.”
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Linley Logan is a multidisciplinary artist in mediums such
as printmaking, sculpting, painting and jewelry.
While Linley Logan loves painting, his busy schedule often prevents
him from taking the time.
Heno (the Thunderer) Coming from the East by Linley Lo-
gan. His show runs through May 11 at the college.