Interview with Illustrator and Graphic Artist, Roz MacLean

Roz MacLean

I am excited to share this wonderful podcast with Roz MacLean. Part of what I love about podcasting is getting the opportunity to talk with interesting people who are helping to change the world. Roz is one of these people! Her projects reflect a passion for diversity, inclusion, and telling a story. I learned about Roz when writing a review and interviewing the author of I am Odd, I am New. To check out that podcast, click here.

Roz MacLean is a visual artist, children’s book author/illustrator, and educator living and working in Comox Valley, British Columbia.  Roz believes the opportunity to engage in art-making should be accessible to all regardless of socioeconomic status, background, or ability.

In her work, she investigates ideas of human nature and relationship, community, mental health, interconnection, and the natural world through an anti-oppressive and LGBTQI + inclusive feminist lens.

Roz also develops and facilitates art workshops and projects for children, youth, and community members. Past workshops have centered around themes of inclusion, emotional well-being, skill development and material exploration, beautification of public space, storytelling, and bookmaking.

Insufficient Art Project

Insufficient: Disability Assistance Is Not Enough is an e-book and series of interviews and portraits in which British Columbians with disabilities share their experiences surviving on and accessing sub-poverty level assistance rates. To view the interviews and download the e-book, visit InsufficientArtProject.ca

Watch this video below to learn more about this important project!

Children’s Books

Roz is the illustrator of three children’s books and one upcoming in 2023.

The Body Book

Violet’s Cloudy Day

I am Odd, I am New

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To learn more about her books, listen to our podcast above! Also, stay tuned for her children’s book being published in 2023 about all different types of communication. 

To learn more about Roz, visit her website at rozmaclean.com