Bailey Scieszka

Born 1989, Detroit, USA. Lives and works in Detroit, USA.

The videos, performances and paintings of Bailey Scieszka draw on the symbols and costumes of participatory culture. Often incorporating her alter-ego Old Put, a deranged clown, Scieszka mines political and fan ideologies, sports and brand logos in an exploration and excavation of the wild and often illogical exuberance of mass culture.

Her recent solo shows include The Flesh Failures at Bernheim, Zurich (2022); Conspiracy Influencer at EMPAC, Troy, New York (2022); Cruising: The Tale of Gaslighting the Girl Boss to Gate Keep on the High Seas with Old Put and Friends at Elaine L. Jacob, Detroit (2022); Old Put Acquire-it Network (online) at Larrie, New York (2020); and The Peaceable Kingdom at Stems Gallery, Brussels (2020).