Clarice Smith Distinguished Lecture: Bisa Butler

[@msmith3202]

I am so impressed by not only her artwork but the thought that goes into it. It makes me proud to see the portraits of black people so beautifully done. I feel honored to see someone depicting black people in such a grand fashion. Keep up the great work. God bless. ♥️🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾😃

[@303natalie]

Outstanding lecture! Bisa Butler is brilliant - a national treasure whose art work is spectacular.

[@deannae.8294]

Your quilts are a magnificent testament to the potential in the heart and mind of a child; especially of African American children who are allowed to dream freely. It took me a while to realize that your quilts were not actual paintings; the time and process you used blew my mind! I love your work and pray that you have done what is necessary to copyright your style and technique; they are unique to who you are and what is in your heart. Thank you for displaying your gift.

[@ginashea8716]

Awesome . She is beyond beauty and Grace which she portrays in her work.

[@marykatemcn695]

So appreciative of Bisa's willingness to share that very first piece. While it may be painful for her, I see a beautiful child worthy of just as much love as we easily give to her later works. The genius is already extant in that first piece.

[@KCC1908]

This was lovely! So proud of Bison Bisa Butler!

[@kathytripp4870]

Awesome art. I cannot imagine doing this or how she does it so smoothly. Thank you for sharing your story and artwork with us.

[@vagabonddeesadventures8491]

Wonderful!!

[@a.d.herzel6118]

I love what you are sharing. As a Art educator too, hearing about your creative evolution and your awakening to your vision and your work. I am so glad your work is being recognised. It is well deserved you really have refined your craft. Fabulous!!

[@karlabooth2359]

This is so beautiful! I so enjoyed Bisa Butler's exhibit at the Katonah Museum - it's absolutely amazing. Love hearing the stories and seeing how her work has developed.

[@hollycampbell1967]

So talented! I love this so much. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@mothermgt]

Would love to learn your technique. Beautiful work !! I hope I can get the pleasure to see your art someday in person ! Come to Massachusetts someday.

[@lynnewong1039]

I just wanted to tell you that I love your work and that the type of fabric in your first collage that you didn't know the name of is Eyelet!

[@Zippitybippity]

Wonderful presentation! Such a talented artist.

[@mariepeppler]

Thank you so much for the presentation! I really enjoyed learning about your process and would love to see your work in person, when we can! Also, do you do workshops on how to do that on a longarm?

[@lisatrout2115]

The artwork is beautiful, and I loved hearing mostly about the process. I would like to see how you do the actual steps of cutting pieces of fabric, placement, and sewing. Are the edges raw or backed by some fusible web? Did you learn the process from anyone? I love the shading and different tones even just across the cheeks or forehead. Can’t wait to see the next progression.

[@lzrd8460]

I’m surprised Bisa doesn’t get fabric from India. I buy strips of silk from old saris, I also buy old kanthas to use in my artwork and of course, sari cotton by the metre. All reasonably priced.

[@sewwelikecrumbs5825]

I love love your work I'am a quilter but I have always loved fiber art , but I can not draw , can you give me some insite as how to draw my images ready for fiber art. or any help you can give.

[@offthebp]

Fantastic Bisa Butler!!!