Gio Swaby
Hardcover
$35.00
By Nikole Hannah-Jones (Text by), Melinda Watt (Text by), Gio Swaby (Text by), Katherine Pill (Text by)
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Accompanied by a traveling exhibition, this book on the Bahamian artist’s textile portraits serves as a love letter to Black women: their style, strength, vulnerabilities, and beauty.
This debut of the 29-year-old Bahamian-born artist aims to redefine the often-politicized Black body, with portraits made in a range of textile-based techniques, such as embroidery and appliqué, celebrating Black women.
Gio Swaby’s intimate portraits are unique, highly personal figurative works made from an arr...
This debut of the 29-year-old Bahamian-born artist aims to redefine the often-politicized Black body, with portraits made in a range of textile-based techniques, such as embroidery and appliqué, celebrating Black women.
Gio Swaby’s intimate portraits are unique, highly personal figurative works made from an arr...






















