In July of 2021 Cyan Bass was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to arson, criminal mischief, attempted assault using a dangerous weapon, possessing a destructive device and taking part in a riot involving the Justice Center in Portland in 2020.

From Cyan:

“I, like most of the world with some morality left in me, was enraged by the blatant murder of our fellow human George Floyd. These are not isolated events. Things will reach a boiling point again. And when they do, remember to stay dangerous. Be water. Spread fire. Dissent. But also be safe. Think things through. Think of family, friends and yourself. There’s more than one way to fuel a revolution. Find your role and fulfill it. We are strong together. Being locked up is not ideal, but at least I’m here for standing up for what I believe in. There’s honor in that.

I’m 22, & lived in Portland for over 10 years. I play guitar and I’m also a songwriter. I write a lot of folky/campfire stuff, but I also play lead guitar and love psychedelic blues/rock/folk/whatever. I’m a skateboarder, been doing it for about 10 years. I love to travel, see new things, meet new people, & have new experiences. I love to read, everything from fantasy to sci-fi to non-fiction to novels to autobiographies to texts on prehistoric anthropology and quantum physics. I’m a lifelong learner and gladly will hear someone’s point of view to gain insight and perspective.

I’d love to connect with some like-minded people for pen pals. Anyone who wants to write is welcome. I’m especially interested in writing other people/inmates who are/have been incarcerated for similar revolutionary activities.”

Cyan Waters Bass #23905849
Oregon State Correctional Institution
3405 Deer Park Drive SE
Salem, Oregon 97310