Textile Artist Makes Beautiful Quilted Portraits | Localish

When Bisa Butler started to create her art, she knew she wanted it to be more than just portraits. She wanted to represent the energy and vibrancy of African American life. Her quilted masterpieces will amaze you.
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[@annedeguernon8117]

I've never seen colours and textile brought to such a level. This is art.

[@justanotherti4790]

She is such a powerful artist and so humble. Her work is so monumental yet her speech is so soft and gentle. Just WOW

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

LORDT- HER WORK IS MAGICAL!!

[@nitarhodes6525]

Your talent is something otherworldly. Mesmerizing!

[@williamthomas4242]

You are just awesome! Your thought processes and color schemes are incredible!

[@jorij.artstudio1054]

I absolutely love her creativity!

[@katrinas8128]

Amazing artistry!

[@mary12rose]

Oh my goodness! You are amazing and your art is fantastic. I love it! Thank you for sharing your view and talent and God bless your grandmother

[@bajoobiecuzican]

Very inspiring artist! Thank you for showcasing her excellence. I'd love to get my hands on some of those vibrant African prints.

[@HeavenReservation]

Bisa: You're fantastic!

[@loveart4007]

Wow! Absolutely...love your work. This is Really Beautiful!

[@leticia-rl7yj]

What talent ‼️💕 you do awesomeness 😍

[@juliethilman3049]

Just saw your exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago. Your portraits are gorgeous, your talent is amazing!!

[@johncarlobabon6618]

The determination and talent doeee

[@dianastirling9194]

Incredible! Beautifully done and well said.

[@ginmartinigaming]

Wow! i want to cry these are so incredible!!!

[@aserodriguez1425]

Beautiful work

[@gordanageczy834]

Amazing, amazing, amazing

[@lydiawichmann7]

Remarkable talent and artistic skill.

[@marionemerson5508]

HI Bisa, It's me Marion. Gosh, what you had to share here was truly helpful to me. You often have wisdom to share.

[@stephanniegostkowski8223]

I would like one,and grandmother should of kept both quilts and she would of been sooo happy

[@judica8873]

Wow!

[@toykawilliams3273]

Absolutely Stunning!!

[@alicefangonilo4347]

What artistic talent. Visualizing and creating masterpieces. Love your fabric selection. Where could I buy material like this. I don’t know who these people are, but I love the creativity and beauty.

[@maggbeck]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@Kontorgh_art]

This is so beautiful.

[@jezbostewart4734]

Amazing.

[@FreshAFUpcycle]

Bisa!!!!!!!!!!

[@starsoul_7]

Your work is so beautiful.

[@sallymiller8027]

Love your work and your story!

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

Wow, I take my hat off to you, just beautiful.

[@teresaherzogmourad1167]

Gorgeous!

[@venuslove5078]

Dope!!😍

[@starkravenwild791]

Amazing talent!!

[@februaryangel1]

BEAUTIFUL! 💜💜💜⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@princellasartcraftsspiritu8082]

Amazing work.

[@MrNatashasephton]

Wow!!

[@johannavanwinkle815]

Wonderful!!

[@mjones2619]

Beautiful

[@Rara-pr9wg]

Sheesh❤

[@Kei-Kei]

That’s crazy! 😳

[@rdobsrenee9460]

I want one

[@redheadtsipke3791]

🌹🌹🌹

[@rosecoit6101]

You and Faith G inspired me to work on my art quilts. I love your work. Beautiful just beautiful.

[@bethshields808]

You can do your OWN thing . Create Unique

[@brendaferguson6064]

Naïveté

[@thabisompinaes4146]

How much do you sell

[@francineshea4723]

Do you sell your work? I’m interested

[@mieszkoherburt354]

Images of people with orange, red, blue, and purple faces mix are on the nightmarish side. There is no beauty in creating a nightmare.

[@gabriellechilton5902]

Beautiful!