Patrick Hackleman

Patrick Hackleman
artist & storyteller

Patrick Hackleman is an illustrator, model maker, and storyteller working with Living Studios. He works in two different modes: one, in vivid colors retelling the stories of his favorite heroes, and the other, technical drawings and models of sunken ships. Whether it’s his intensely colored comics, or monotone graphite schematics of the ships, Patrick’s illustrations are rich in detail and beautifully articulated. In either medium, he retools the narrative into a happy ending. His models, much like his to scale illustrations of the ships, are accurately rendered, you can tell by looking at these constructions that Patrick has spent countless hours piecing them together with great care and attention.
Learn more about Patrick in his latest interview on the Living Studio's Blog!
Further Reading:
RAW VISION Magazine article
Disparate Minds interview from 2017
Feature Article : Patrick Hackleman, Artist in Corvallis Gazette Times
"All of his works share a common theme. He notices the issues that may have caused the wreckage of the ships, and he corrects them. He retells his favorite comics to better the chances of survival of his favorite characters. Patrick is driven by his need to generate a better outcome for these stories. Because of this, Patrick is able to create entirely unique artworks that allow us to peek into an alternate universe where his heroes make it another day and the ships long gone still float atop the water even now."
-Angel Black
Exhibitions & Projects
Artist Chronology

Group Exhibits
2025
"Radiant"
Radiant Community Arts Gallery
Eugene, OR
2024
“In the Garden We Will Wear Our Costumes for a Spaceship”
Gretchen Schuette Gallery
Salem, OR
2024
"Singular Visions: Self-Taught Artists From the Permanent Collection"
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Salem, OR

2023
"Zine Show"
Salem Art Association
Salem, OR

2023
“Voices From Home”
The Arts Center
Corvallis, OR
2023
“Open House”
Living Studios
Corvallis, OR

2023
"Walk This Way"
Western Oregon University, Cannon Gallery
Monmouth, OR

2022
"Do You See Everyone Under That Applebelly Tree?
Oregon State University, Memorial Student Union Gallery
Corvallis, OR

2021
"We Take the Long Way"
Southern Oregon University, Schneider Museum of Art
Ashland, OR

2018
"Storming The Academy"
Woodshop Projects, Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

2017
Outsider Art Fair (NYC)
Andrew Edlin Gallery
10 in 10, CE ARTWorks Gallery
Corvallis, OR

2015
Outsider and Folk Art Fair (Andrew Edlin Gallery)
NYC, NY

I Am
The Arts Center
Corvallis, OR

Comedy
The Majestic Theater Gallery
Corvallis, OR
Solo/2-person Exhibits
2018
"Patrick Hackleman"
Kurt Love Institute 193
Lexington, KY

2016
"Patrick Hackleman & Dale Scott"
The Arts Center, Corrine Woodman Gallery
Corvallis, OR

2015
"Safety & Security, New Works by Patrick Hackleman"
Prisms Gallery
Salem, OR

2014
"Help and Hope From an Unlikely Source"
OUTPOST 1000
Corvallis, OR

Publications
2020
Titanic Talent with Patrick Hackleman
RAWVISION Outsider Art Magazine

2017
Patrick Hackleman with Bruce Burris
Disparate Minds Magazine

2015
The Artwork of Patrick Hackleman by Kaitlyn Wittig Mengue
Brut Force Magazine
Artist Patrick Hackleman by Patrick Fancher
Corvallis Gazette Times
Transportation and Defense
Corvallis Gazette Times, Corvallis, OR

Collections
Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem, OR
Jay Gorney, NY, NY
Larry Doyle, Washington DC
Lindsay Anne Watson, Portland, OR

Featured Shows
2024
"Singular Visions: Self-Taught Artists From the Permanent Collection"
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Salem, OR

Art Booth
2016, 2017
Euzine Fest
Panels & Lectures
2023
Artist Residency at Living Studios, Salem Location
Salem, OR

2017
Lecture and artist-run workshop, Talk Shop #1, Public Annex, Portland, OR

2016
In Conversation, Patrick Hackleman and Dale Scott, The Arts Center, Corvallis, OR
Panel, Different Abilities Awareness, University of Washington, Vancouver, WA
Panel, Disability and the Arts: From Expression to Employment, City Club of Corvallis, Corvallis, OR
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