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| "Disorder": digital junk collage. |
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Artist Gio Swaby's Textile Portraits
From minimal outlines in black thread, empowering portraits of Black women emerge in new large-scale textile pieces by Toronto-based artist Gio Swaby Vivid fabrics with an emphasis on florals dominate her new body of work titled I Will Blossom Anyway, on view now at Claire Oliver Gallery, emphasizing brightness, joy, and self-love. Centering on a number of self-portraits, her recent artworks reflect on personal identity, embarking on an introspective journey toward acceptance and compassion.
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| “Together We Bloom 3” (2023), cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin, 64 x 52 inches. |
Swaby’s interest in textiles ties her to a childhood surrounded by the materials her mother often used in her work as a seamstress. She was born and raised in The Bahamas before moving to Canada, where she has spent most of her adult life, and she draws on conflicted feelings about a sense of belonging and navigating what she poetically describes as her “many selves.” She says, “I reflected a lot on my own path and started to recognize how many parts of myself exist in the in-between spaces.”  |
| “Where I Know You From 7” (2023), cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin, 52 x 62 inches |
In her nearly-life-size self-portraits, the artist looks directly at the viewer yet always appears relaxed, embracing tranquil moments of rest. Loose threads occasionally abandon their outlines, dangling or wandering around the canvas as if they have a mind of their own, highlighting the never-finished process of growth, evolution, and self-understanding.
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“Where I Know You From 3” (2023) cotton fabric
and thread sewn on muslin, 80 x 44 inches |
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| “Where I Know You From 6” (2023), cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin, 40 x 78 inches |
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“Self-Portrait 6” (2023), cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin,
28 x 38 inches |
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“Self-Portrait 5” (2023), cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin,
28 x 38 inches |
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“Where I Know You From 5” (2023), cotton fabric and thread sewn on muslin, 50 x 96 inches
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Extra stuff ...
Today I am sharing some artist's work that I saw recently and loved on FB. There are so many terrific talents out there. I hope you like them too?
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| Pigeons, Angela Smyth |
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| Angela Smyth |
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| Christoff Niemann |
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| Christoff Niemann |
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| Terry Runyan |
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| "Yoomsuk Park" Erna O'Shea, Tapestry. |
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| Ivey Hayes |
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| "Vacancy": Robert Mars |
A 5 minute video, to Conserve, here
Just because ...
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| Cotinga or Tangara nigroviridis |
4 comments:
How do you do it, day after day, Jacki?You are amazing. After I dump all the junk email, and read all the ones that need a response or a question, I get to yours as the dessert to start my day. And although the flavor varies somewhat each day, it never disappoints. thank you
Jacki, Carrol Wolf again found so true and kind words for you. I only can agree.
I love the artists and their art you showed. It's always interesting to get to know new artists you chose.
You feel blessed to have such a caring daughter and I have my sons who still call and visit. We both are blessed, aren't we?
Thank you!
Oh thank you Carrol, I value your opinion and am flattered when you like this little blog. If you were here with me, you wouldn't think it would get done, but I think I have some angels that judge me to get done, just under the wire> Thanks again.
Thank yo dear Elenor, yes, I agree we are blessed and I am also blessed by your friendship and support. Who would have thought two elder ladies across the planet would bond? I treasure you.
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