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History is shaped by those who tell its story. Artist and professor Logan Woodle will explore the role of storytelling in examining and creating history through the exploration of the eight generations his family has occupied their farm. This discussion will focus on the relationship between landscape and identity. This lecture will also explore the history of metalsmithing in the United States, with an eye on how access to pewter and silver shaped American families.
About the Speaker:
Logan Woodle is a metalsmith, educator, and the 7th generation to live on his family farm in Conway, SC. He earned an MFA from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2012 and a BFA from Winthrop University in 2009. Currently, Logan is Chair of the Department of Visual Art at Coastal Carolina University. His work explores the intersections between income inequality, climate change, agrarian culture, and craft. Logan’s work has been exhibited across the country including the Metal Museum’s exhibition, 40 Under 40: The Next Generation of American Metal Artists, and Food Justice: Growing a Healthier Community through Art at Contemporary Craft.