Gio Swaby
Hannah-Jones, Nikole / Watt, Melinda / Swaby, Gio / Pill, Katherine
Accompanied by a traveling exhibition, this book on the Bahamian artist's textile portraits serves as a love letter to Black women: their style, resilience, strength, 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 strong black women. Gio Swaby's intimate portraits are unique...