Artist Bisa Butler on creating new narratives through "portrait quilts"

[@Native-Kitty]

To say that her work is stunning is an understatement. There’s no word in the English language to describe how beautiful her art is.

[@sonyamims5600]

BRAVO!!

[@mauricepowers3804]

You said it so well I totally agree with you❤❤❤❤❤

[@thePryceofPearlz]

Her art is beyond human. She vibrates on a higher level and her work reflects that. I've never seen anything this vivid..this emotional in a long....ever! God Bless her.

[@laneatkinson6441]

Her work is breathtaking, she is incredibly talented!! I also love the cause she is working for. Would love to see her work in person one day!

[@willowhilldesigns7]

What a talented and beautiful artist! As a quilt maker, I can appreciate all that went into such gorgeous work!

[@buildtherobots]

As the daughter and granddaughter of artists and quilters I really appreciate seeing the transition of viewing quilts as utilitarian craft to being seen as the works of fine art that they are

[@MistaMillionz763]

One of the nicest people in the world and an amazing talent. Love her and her work!

[@Sun-l4d5k]

Very beautiful, I hope her work will comes to the museum in the Netherlands. I wíl sure go to see her work. It is very special

[@noble604]

She seems so sweet with her power. She reminds me of Venus Williams in her carriage. Beautiful

[@bambooblue74]

Beautiful, responsible, powerful and intelligent work!

[@lisarose5685]

Amazing art. Wow Thank you Bisa Butler for telling these stories in such a powerful way

[@breezluize3282]

In addition to her exceptional artwork, she also dresses wonderfully vibrantly.

[@hottafyah6278]

Absolutely Amazing Art! Such a beautiful soul

[@kitsonk717]

I saw this exhibit in Chicago in July. It is awesome and I was in awe of her work. Amazing! Bravo Ms. Butler, you are more than worthy.

[@cherylanderson9126]

I also her exhibit in Chicago and was blown away by the colors, the stunning craftsmanship.

[@keomalahamer108]

WOW! I am so in aweee, motivated and inspired! I haven't touched my brushes, canvas, pad and pencils in way over 10yrs....I keep saying I will, will, I will but still haven't...but now! I really must! I would love to see her work in person! Side note: I am the first to comment on this post❤️ Sending love, positivity and all things great to each and everyone who may engage in this tread.

[@natashasherman4458]

This woman is so talented you can see it shine through her work.

[@richclayton5785]

Art is craft with soul, this woman hit's it out of the park!

[@lzrd8460]

Yes, dear Ms Butler, we are all human beings. Your work is touching me so deeply as I watch this video. I am not a person of colour but I agree so much with what you are saying about people, about connecting unknowns to the present by honouring them in your work. Your work is beyond words yet how you explain it is equally as beautiful. You are a true artist. God bless. 🙏🥰

[@thaddineswifteagle7626]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!!!!!!!!

[@neecywatson8250]

She is Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@oguzo.117]

I came across her exhibition in Art Institute of Chicago by chance and ran to museum shop to find its book. It was so striking and monumental. In any method, technique or medium... her way of illustrating her subjects is one of the most striking example of portraiture in any sense, or era. This is a kind of art you have to see in person, both in craftmanship and context.

[@mypaintedhut111]

I could have never imagined this type of art. Absolutely spectacular!!!!

[@rrnn6472]

Truly creative - what innovation!👏🙌

[@tuffybuf]

Great piece! Such a talented and thoughtful artist.

[@macywacy7384]

Just stunning! A great artist 🎨!

[@janespitfire9884]

This video and informiation makes me teary eyed because my mother and her mother were great at making quilts. It is truly beautiful! She is so talented! Thank you Ms Butler

[@alletabaltes8088]

Incredible. Truly inspirational on many levels.

[@christinalynn8143]

Top Notch Talent. Hopefully she receives International recognition for her creations.

[@clairef.shepard2776]

Genius, pure genius! So emotional, extraordinary artist!

[@dianevetter4260]

Thank you, for sharing Ms. Butler's work. How extraordinary. What stunning memory pieces.

[@artbyamitabhakta]

Truly talented artist, beautiful work of art.

[@stellasaturnino7203]

Fantastic...beautiful! You are a genius Bisa, your talent is God's amazing gift to you! Praise Him!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Art and Quilt making is amazing. Just spiritual craft depicted in the paintings.

[@ekaterinas.1330]

These people are on fire with life and so real!

[@jhowell833]

I would LOVE to watch her work! So amazing! And I'm reading The Warmth of Other Suns.

[@toranusorousrex]

She tells so much, with something I as an American take for granted everyday... Fabric as a medium... Bisa Butler is a genius to say the least... To say the most, she has changed completely how and what I choose to evoke through my own art.

[@pamelapolk7128]

Absolutely Powerful and just breath taking!!

[@christinalynn8143]

STUNNING works of art.

[@graceanthony]

To me, her work represents American Ingenuity, Creativity and Excellence. Excellent quilts, Ms. Butler.

[@toriamartan3295]

WOW Thank you Artist Bisa Butler for sticking with your choice art form,yes your work art & very important right up there with all the rest of them and should be a part of art & design studies. So wonderful indeed, I definitely, totally understand.

[@noble604]

Just gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this gift!

[@lindaweigel5857]

Stunningly magnificent!

[@choganvz796]

Inspiring!

[@sherylclark3847]

Incredible , amazing. hearts of the people.

[@oceanrock733]

Spectacular!!!

[@LVXMagick]

It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who stole the family dining room to pile fabric and supplies floor to ceiling surrounded by industrial machines and supplies.😂 Her work is absolutely gorgeous. Glad she's getting the recognition she deserves and giving voices to the past, present, and future.💙

[@blackirisvtg143]

Mind blowing-ly stunning. Art and craft and soul. Lovely! Would love to see in person.

[@elizabethboman3137]

😍😍🔥🔥 wow wow wow!!

[@bhamgathering]

AMAZING!!!!

[@stevenhunter3212]

A phenomenal exhibit!

[@annzeeg4217]

Amazing

[@janicestephens5802]

Beautiful. I like that outfit too!

[@CurlsandThings]

Just beautiful !

[@human-qp1mf]

Amazing... I'd need a bigger work place!

[@DawnOldham]

I just can’t imagine how she creates these pieces! How does she get all of the color changes to create faces from fabric? Color me amazed!

[@marriejames01]

I’m glad it’s so complicated that way people can’t easily rip her off.

[@bobby12348]

This is beautiful I have got to get that book.❤ She does look like she could be in her own book.😍💃🏿

[@mauricepowers3804]

My name is Maurice, but I am a white woman and an artist. Ms. Butler's art moves me to tears, so real, the colors, the beautiful fabrics, especially the people...all brought to life with her loving heart and hands!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ I only wish I could see them in person!!!!

[@juanitaclaiborne9921]

Her work is incredibly

[@GratitudeGriot]

I'm such a HUGE fan of Ms. Butler's work. She's truly an inspiration. She accepted my invitation to connect on Linkedin a couple years back and I still haven't messaged her to say thank you. I'm a bit starstruck and don't actually know what to say. I enjoy working with textiles in my artwork too, but my pieces are nowhere near as stunning as what she does

[@claudiaorgill4785]

A work of art, so beautiful

[@lazlomattachine8334]

Wonderfully beautiful work!

[@minervagalvez5937]

I SEE MYSELF IN HER QUILTS, THANK YOU.

[@MrPersonindc]

Beautiful!!

[@erichwilliams4604]

Absolutely amazing!!!😍❤🙏🏼

[@EpitomeofALady22]

What beautiful work!

[@angelapleasants8285]

I only have one word, MAGNIFICENT!

[@lightuponlight6727]

Stunning....

[@boyroyboy226]

Powerful work.

[@lauraswan8647]

I loved it all ..very unique and so imaginative

[@ItsKells]

Saw Bisa’s work up close at Art Basel Miami Beach this year. STUNNING is an understatement 😍

[@ItsKells]

Also saw her work in person this year at the Perez Art Museum in Miami ❤

[@gerrimason830]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@deb5710]

Love her work!

[@carrieragsdale8797]

Amazing talent and vision❤❤❤

[@cherryleger2104]

Incredible work!

[@savannah58]

WOW!!!

[@llfsmith1]

This is phenomenal. Wow

[@stellaejoseph7729]

I am speechless. This is beyond imagination

[@elainelear4982]

Wow. Extraordinary.

[@CometPartyTV]

So so SO lucky I got to see the Harlem Hellfighters piece at the Renwick/Smithsonian!!! Absolute masterpiece. It's really neat to see it as a WIP in this interview 🤩

[@donnaholland1061]

Amazing talent!

[@birdie4223]

Just speechless ☀️

[@jessicatexasjh]

Just stunning

[@evelyncaruso4441]

Beautiful!

[@Linda_Lineo_Mvusi]

I’m in AWE .... 🤎🤎🤎

[@gabriellechilton5902]

Love Bisa.

[@susanhoward5479]

Fantastic work

[@Piggyloverskibi69]

Can someone like this so I can go back to this video

[@bossydiva707]

Inspiring

[@brandiealeman9377]

Awesome

[@mariaonyegbule931]

Beautiful

[@sistertonyah8039]

❤️❤️❤️

[@winterlongmire501]

I wish I could afford them

[@wellnative1]

Wow!

[@shannonduffy5973]

The work induces thought. What words were spoken and influences made before black families decided to migrate north? A 1941 drive from North Carolina wasn't up the interstate. It was through towns and communities. Were they afraid? As they experienced "new" things, road signs and people, what did they think. Were they hungry? Were people kind to them? Did they see other families in their yards, clothes drying outside, the smell of salt marsh, smokestack, forest or backyard fires. Were their first encounters with northerners intriguing? Did they sense apprehension? Was there a conversation, words spoken that quelled fears. Did they experience promise?

[@MegOtto4268]

Tip your hat to a modern Frida Ringgold. Beautiful work!

[@claudemontes]

If he didn’t have shoes, as I didn’t have shoes…my mother made us a pair of cotton shoes, twin brother and me during the rainy tropical unsaved roads for a Sunday with grandma to church.

[@kathyhardyjones6757]

I was able to see her exhibit at the Institute of Art in Chicago by chance while going to see the Obama Portraits in August 2021. I think she was a bigger draw than theirs.

[@aadezo4607]

Duke Christopher.

[@ProfessorHermesBug]

Beautiful work but no shout to Faith

[@laurac.b.devlin8605]

thinking faith ringgold

[@steveconn]

Too much red against blue. Gimmicky. Plays the race and gender card to foist its importance. The new Candyman actually a greater artistic statement on race.

[@cjenkins8785]

Steve Conn, what colors of fabric would you choose for your quilted portrait?

[@sonyamims5600]

Your opinion is not worthy to be on the page of this art reflection! I am curious as to how much artistic flair you possess. Don't be jealous of the God given talent she has been given! YOU, need to be thankful that God even lets you breathe HIS air! I loathe ignorant, jealous bullies!

[@bobby12348]

That's her art not yours she can do what she wants with her art. Stop hating loser.🧑🏿‍🦱💪🏿