Indira Bailey is excited to share her new series "Uhambo" in Gallery 2. "Uhambo" is a series based on Ms. Bailey's experiences and travels as a recipient of a Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship to South Africa. Follow Indira's journey from Capetown to Johannesburg through her new and vivid oil paintings and charcoal drawings.

As you explore Indira Bailey Design Studio, you will share in Indira's passion in creating paintings and drawings that depict daily 'life scenes' of people moving, living and 'doing' in their environment. Her paintings reflect bold and vibrant colors and contrasting charcoal drawings that remember the pass and challenge the present.

Indira is a talented and gifted artist from Plainfield, New Jersey. Ms. Bailey received her BFA in Communication Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. She also received a MA in Educational Leadership from Kean University, and is a member of the Society of Illustrators in New York.

Growing up there were few references to black art even at the college level. This lead to Indira’s commitment to adhere to her roots shown in her vivid and colorful portrayal of African-American and African life.  Her paintings can be a stroll down memory lane or a panorama of real life that will make you laugh, cry or just make you shake your head. 

When not painting, Ms. Bailey’s second passion is teaching art whether it is to children or adults.  She is a creative and an innovative educator that brings to her students a unique and exciting approach to learning art.