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Summer-Zaire Bell is a multidisciplinary photographer whose work captures the emotional textures of youth, culture, and global belonging.
Photographer • Visual Storyteller
Summer-Zaire Bell is a multidisciplinary photographer whose work captures the emotional textures of youth, culture, and global belonging.
Freetown, Sierra Leone – 2023
Accra, Ghana – 2023
Monrovia, Liberia – 2023
Monrovia, Liberia – 2024
Venice, Italy – 2024
Monrovia, Liberia – 2023
Monrovia, Liberia – 2023
Freetown, Sierra Leone – 2023
Rome, Italy – 2023
Digital Photograph
A photograph that depicts the hidden wonders of the world.
Berlin, Germany – 2025
Accra, Ghana – 2023
Berlin, Germany – 2025
Accra, Ghana – 2025
Farmington, Connecticut – 2025
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – 2025
Monrovia, Liberia – 2025
Digital Photograph
Seen through the perspective of a community leader, this image documents everyday life with care and attentiveness.
Monrovia, Liberia – 2025
Digital Photograph
A photograph depicting the youth experience.
Monrovia, Liberia – 2025
Accra, Ghana – 2025
Digital Photograph A photograph, depicting the simple pleasures of childhood
Monrovia, Liberia – 2025
Acquisition Line: Digital Photograph
A photograph that documents the simplicities of everyday life
Brooklyn, New York – 2002
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton fabrics, hand dyed fabric, quilted, pieced.
Dimensions: 30 “X 30.5”
Curatorial Line: Three daughters. Three loves. Shoes, hats and jewelry.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 1996-2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Domestic cotton fabrics, hand dyed fabrics, quilted, cowrie shells, pieced.
Dimensions: 7’3” X 7’3”
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2023
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton fabrics, leather, quilted, cowrie shells, appliqued, pieced.
Dimensions: 6’ 9”X 3’9”
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2019-2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton fabrics, tied, quilted, cowrie shells, pieced.
Dimensions: 10’ X 8’
Curatorial Line: Using the Trip Around the World quilt block pattern Worldly symbolizes travel in mind, body and spirit.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2023
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, applique’, pieced.
Dimensions: 30” X 45”
Curatorial Line: The baobab tree gives life.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, mother of pearl vintage buttons, other buttons, pieced, quilted.
Dimensions: 7’.9” X 6’3”
Curatorial Line: Symbol of strength in the woman on whose shoulders we stand.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2020
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, free motion quilted.
Dimensions: 18” X 24”
Curatorial Line: A southern favorite.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2023
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, brass cowrie shells, pieced.
Dimensions: 7’ X 6’8”
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2021-2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, brass cowrie shells, pieced.
Dimensions: 5.75’ X 3’
Curatorial Line: We all have a warrior spirit.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2021-2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, brass cowrie shells, pieced.
Dimensions: 4’ X 2’6”
Curatorial Line: We all have a warrior spirit.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2006
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, wooden button, cowrie shells, photo transfer, applique.
Dimensions: 6’8” x 5’5”
Curatorial Line: Memories of tap dancing in Stanley Brown School of Dance in Roxbury.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, silk organza, machine quilted, applique.
Dimensions: 5’7”X 10’
Curatorial Line: We have the opportunity in each moment to start all over again.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, wooden button, pearls, applique.
Dimensions: 5’7”X 3’3”
Curatorial Line: She is the guardian that always show up in the form of a child reminding us that no matter how hard times may get, Joy always comes in the morning.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, amethyst, lace, pearls, applique.
Dimensions 28”X 24” before being hand sewn to 30” x 30” archival board.
Curatorial Line: She reminds us of our greatness.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, cowrie shells, pearls, applique.
Dimensions: 5’7”X 3’3”
Curatorial Line: The Guardian who reminds women that we belong at the table.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, wooden button, pearls, applique.
Dimensions: 5’7”X 3’3”
Curatorial Line: Inspired by the Egyptian goddess Nut who watches over the world.
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Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, woven lace fabric, pearls, applique, vintage button, pearls.
Dimensions: 6’5”X 4’10”
Curatorial Line: Self memory of the artist’s being baptized as a child. A symbol of cleansing.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed fabrics, woven lace fabric, pearls, applique, vintage button, pearls.
Dimensions: 6’5”X 4’10”
Curatorial Line: Self memory of the artist’s being baptized as a child. A symbol of cleansing.
Acquisition Line: Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed indigo fabrics, pearls, applique, semi-precious stones, cowry shells.
Each guardian is a tribute to all Mothers and Mother Ancestors.
Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : Cotton hand dyed indigo fabrics, pearls, applique, semi-precious stones, cowry shells.
Each guardian is a tribute to all Mothers and Mother Ancestors.
Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : cotton hand-dyed fabrics, woven lace, applique, pearls, vintage button
Each guardian is a tribute to all Mothers and Mother Ancestors.
Select work is available for acquisition. Please inquire for availability and details.
Brooklyn, New York – 2025
MEDIUM Quilt : cotton hand-dyed fabrics, woven lace, applique, pearls, vintage button
DIMENSIONS 6 ft 5 in x 4 ft 10 in
CURATORIAL NOTE A self-memory of the artist’s baptism as a child, evoking ritual, cleansing, and spiritual grounding.
AVAILABILITY Select works available.
Inquire for acquisition details.