bailey macabre

bailey macabre (they/them) is a queer, disabled, and neurodivergent agender nêhiyaw michif ukrainian born on Snuneymuxw territory. Their interdisciplinary practice is varied and depends greatly on whatever their current hyperfixation is.

they are an illustrator, writer, comic artist, textile worker, poet, sculptor, painter, and media artist. Much of their work focuses on themes of queer passion, Indigenous joy, intimacy, Indigenous futurism, and healing. With a penchant for bright colours, Indigenous sovereignty, and deviance in many forms, their work is multifaceted and ever changing.

they have illustrated the cover of two of Jen Ferguson’s novels published by HarperCollins, a children’s book published by Medicine Wheel Publishing, and their work has been published by The Walrus, The Capilano Review, The Yellowhead Institute, Augur Magazine, carte blanche, and more, as well as exhibited at Nanaimo Art Gallery, The View Gallery, The Polygon Gallery, and open space.

Media

https://www.chly.ca/local-news/2025/01/23/maffeo-sutton-park-lights-up-in-honour-of-nanaimos-150-anniversary

https://thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/nanaimo-art-gallery-making-indigenous-waves

https://thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/bailey-macabre-art

https://news.viu.ca/vius-view-gallery-presents-bailey-macabre-exhibit-collaboration-nanaimo-arts-council

https://ah.viu.ca/view-gallery/bailey-macabre

https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/entertainment/nanaimo-library-exhibits-artwork-exploring-legacy-of-grandmothers-swollen-hands-6527015

https://inmagazine.ca/2023/10/author-willie-poll-illustrator-bailey-macabre-reflect-on-minnow-the-girl-who-became-part-fish/

https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/metis-author-and-illustrator-work-together-tell-tale-food-security-new

https://www.chly.ca/local-news/2023/7/14/comic-exhibit-at-nanaimo-art-gallery-features-local-indigenous-artist

https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/moon-jelly-gallery/

https://www.scienceworld.ca/stories/from-brush-to-battle-illustrating-indigenous-water-protectors/

https://oceanweekcan.ca/events/book-launch-and-beach-clean-up/

https://www.kickstartdisability.ca/gmadg2022-baileymacabre/

https://issuu.com/artmagazine7/docs/art_magazine_jan_apr_2024

https://www.nanaimobulletin.com/community/inaugural-womens-awards-the-event-of-the-year-in-nanaimo-7316467

https://www.ecuad.ca/events/reading-with-bailey-macabre-whess-harman-on-edge-reading-series-fall-2022

https://www.diversityinbrewing.com/post/canada-day-a-resource-for-breweries-from-an-indigenous-perspective