Throughout his early years of primary school, being on the spectrum, Logan Ivory’s educators needed strategies to help him through moments of unease.
The advice given to them was "Give him blank paper, pencils and a quiet corner...".
That advice was the catalyst for an amazing creative journey that will see him headlining his own Community Showcase Exhibition to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.
The exhibition will launch on Monday, December 9, in the Jubilee Community Centre and will showcase the evolution of Logan’s art practice.
The launch will run from 5pm to 7pm and residents can register to attend via Eventbrite.
Mayor Greg Williamson said Logan has pursued this creative journey with support from his mum and local artist Kylie Ferriday, who introduced him to the world of paint.
“He has never looked back, and now attends weekly art classes and paints and creates in his spare time,” Mayor Williamson said.
“Logan is also a leader in our community having recently been elected to the Mackay Youth Council as part of the Young Mayors program,” he said.
“The theme for International Day of People with Disability 2024 is ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future’.
“It’s tremendous to be able to give a big community shoutout to Logan who has taken a disability and focused it into a catalyst for creating fantastic artworks.
“And in doing so he has gained the self-confidence and experience to take on a leadership role within our youth community.
“I would like to invite everyone to come along and help us recognise this talented young artist's achievements as we celebrate his creativity and leadership as a young person with disability.”
Logan’s exhibition will run until Friday, December 20.
This Community Showcase is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), a partnership between the Queensland Government and Mackay Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Logan Ivory has taken a disability and focused it into a catalyst for creating fantastic artworks.
Photo credit: Jen Porter Photography
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