Bailey’s works convey the powerful sentiment of memory, and are often composed of found materials such as traditional African sculptures, vintage photographs of his family members, and piano keys.
Bailey’s practice delves into his own personal history as a means of exploring larger themes of race and civil rights. His creative process is fluid and wholly influenced by his day-to-day experiences, despite the layer of history intrinsically imbedded within the larger narratives they convey. In 2011, a solo traveling exhibition of Bailey’s work, Memory as Medicine, was exhibited at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta an institution that the artist cites as having a profound impact on the development of his artistic career. Bailey continues to reside and work in Atlanta today.
