Logvin Ivan - Odessa artist and painting teacher

Logvin Ivan (1923–1996) was a renowned Soviet and Ukrainian painter, graphic artist, and educator. A member of the USSR Union of Artists, his creative legacy left a significant mark on the history of Ukrainian art.

Life and education

Ivan Logvin was born on October 11, 1923, in the village of Korshevo, Voronezh Oblast, Russia. His artistic journey began in 1938 when he enrolled in the Penza Art College. However, his studies were interrupted in 1941 by the outbreak of World War II. 

After the war, Logvin returned to his artistic pursuits, completing the Penza Art College in 1949. He then entered the Kharkiv Art Institute, graduating with honors in 1955. His mentors included distinguished educators such as Valentin Sizikov, Leonid Chernov, P. Kotov, and S. Dudnik, as well as Evgeny Egorov and Alexey Kokel.

Creative work and teaching career

Beginning in 1955, Ivan Logvin lived and worked in Odesa. He distinguished himself as a talented educator, teaching at the Mitrofan Grekov Odesa Art College (1955–1961) and the K.D. Ushinsky Odesa Pedagogical University (1967–1990). Among his many students were prominent artists such as Alexander Berezhnoi, Alexey Ilyushin, Vladimir Les, and numerous others.

As an artist, Ivan Logvin specialized in easel painting, creating thematic paintings, profound portraits, lyrical landscapes, and expressive still lifes. His works are characterized by a realistic style and deep emotional content. Notable pieces include "Evening Falls" (1960), "By the River" (1961), and "Grain Growers" (1963).

Exhibition activity and legacy

Ivan Logvin's active exhibition career began in 1958. He was a regular participant in republican, all-Union, and international art exhibitions. In 1984, the Odesa Art Museum hosted his solo exhibition of paintings and graphic works, marking a significant milestone in his artistic biography.

Ivan Logvin's paintings hold a place of honor in museum, gallery, and private collections worldwide, including in Ukraine, the USA, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, and other countries. His name symbolizes dedication to art and pedagogy, and his works continue to inspire connoisseurs of Ukrainian painting. He passed away on October 6, 1996, in Odesa.