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Gio Swaby, "Love Letters 4," 2021, thread and cotton fabric on Muslin, 84 x 38 x inches, courtesy of the artist and Claire Oliver.

Gio Swaby, "Love Letters 5," 2021, thread and cotton fabric on Muslin, 84 x 38 x inches, courtesy of the artist and Claire Oliver.

Gio Swaby, "New Growth 1," 2020, thread and fabric sewn on canvas, courtesy of the artist and Claire Oliver.

Gio Swaby, "New Growth 2," 2020, thread and fabric sewn on canvas, courtesy of the artist and Claire Oliver.

Gio Swaby, "New Growth 3," 2020, thread and fabric sewn on canvas, courtesy of the artist and Claire Oliver.

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Gio Swaby: Both Sides of the Sun

Gio Swaby's "Both Sides of the Sun" is on view through June 5 at Claire Oliver.

April 10, 2021 - June 5, 2021

Gio Swaby's "Both Sides of the Sun" is on view through June 5 at Claire Oliver. The exhibition includes over 20 new works the artist describes as love letters to Black women. The textile artist created life-scale portraits in vibrant patterns, as well as monochrome lines. "My work operates within the context of understanding love as liberation, a healing and restorative force. These works celebrate personal style, resilience, strength, beauty, individuality and imperfections. They are a tribute to Black women and residue of the beautiful connections we’ve created. Being dispersed geographically, I thought of the sun as a connector between us – love radiating out like the sun," said the artist.