Pill, Katherine

Gio Swaby

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ISBN 13:
9780847871735
author:
Pill, Katherine
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Rizzoli International Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
30.7 x 22.6 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Fashion,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£22.27

Description

Gio Swaby is a love letter to Black women, celebrating their style, strength, vulnerabilities, and beauty through intimate portraits made from colorful fabrics and intricate lines of thread. This debut book showcases 80 full-color works by the Bahamian-born artist, who redefines the often-politicized Black body with unique, highly personal figurative works. The artist's goal was to create a space where Black women can see themselves reflected in a moment of joy, celebrated without expectations or stereotypes. Writers and scholars explore Swaby's work, delving into her place within contemporary Black art. This book is the first comprehensive publication on this rising star in textiles and portraiture.

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