Gio Swaby

Name: Gio Swaby
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SKU: 9780847871735
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By Melinda Watt and Katherine Pill

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Summary

Gio Swaby by Melinda Watt and Katherine Pill delves into the vibrant, intricate textile art of Gio Swaby. Through an exploration of Swaby's distinctive embroidered portraits, the book celebrates the intersection of personal identity, cultural heritage, and the artistry of thread and fabric. It offers insight into how Swaby uses her creative practice to explore themes of Afro-diasporic identity and femininity.
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Format: Hardback

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Friendly Bookseller Mascot This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by innovative textile art and the intersection of identity, culture, and fashion. It showcases intricate portraits that celebrate individuality and creativity, offering a visual feast for lovers of contemporary art and vibrant storytelling through fabric.

Accompanied by a travelling exhibition, this book on the Bahamian artist's textile portraits serves as a love letter to Black women: their style, resilience, strength, and beauty.

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Accompanied by a travelling 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 presents her work in a vibrant showcase.

Gio Swaby celebrates the unique aesthetics and powerful narratives embodied in the portraits, offering an intimate and engaging experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780847871735

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications

Illustration: 80 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

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Arts & Culture Katherine Pill Melinda Watt Non-Fiction

About the Author

Katherine Pill is curator of contemporary art at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida. Melinda Watt is Chair and Christa C. Mayer Thurman Curator of Textiles at the Art Institute of Chicago. Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitz