By Okla Jones· Updated September 27, 2022
Gio Swaby crafts layered textiles of various colors and patterns that explore both Blackness and womanhood. Acknowledging the number of stigmas attached to both classifications, the Bahamian visual artist hopes that her installations will serve as a contrast to existing stereotypes by promoting love, happiness and inclusion.
“I think it’s important to document our personal history, which often includes moments of struggle—but I also
