The poster for our debut festival is illustrated by award-winning cartoonist and MAKE co-organiser Reimena Yee.

From the artist:

MAKE’s design philosophy is underpin by three values: inclusivity, community and celebration of the artistic voice. This poster represents the multi-generational, multicultural comics scene in Melbourne and wider Australia, held strong by cartoonists emerging and established, librarians, educators, scholars, publishers and readers. As a recent immigrant from Southeast Asia I was welcomed so openly by the Australian comics scene many years ago, and I owe no small part to my peers for gifting me the dream of calling this country home. I am honoured to give back by making MAKE happen, and do my part in continuining the cycle of generosity that I feel is the real strength of Australian comics.

About the poster artist:

Reimena Yee is a graphic novelist, illustrator, designer and arts manager. Originally from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she currently lives in Melbourne, Australia. Reimena is an award-winning creator of multiple comics for adults and children, and a known advocate for the engagement of comics in public life. She is the curator behind the Comics Devices Library and the co-founder and co-organiser of Southeast Asian collective UNNAMED and the international peak arts body, Cartoonists United.

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