#bisabutler

[fyblackwomenart]

Artist: bisabutler

[divalocity]

Beautiful-in-Person: Bisa Butler's quilted and appliquéd textile portrait of Harriet Tubman, based on the carte-de-visite photograph portrait of Harriet Tubman by Benjamin F. Powelson at the NMAAHC. #art #nmaahc #bisabutler #americanart #americanartist #herstorymakers #blackamericanheritage #blackhistorymonth #blackamericanhistory #travelwashingtondc #americanhistory #harriettubman #benjaminfpowelson #travelphotography #blackamericanartists (at Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5ew0sunSc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[trascapades]

🎨#ArtIsAWeapon

CONGRATULATIONS BISA!

Reposted from @bisabutler No entertainment on earth can match a good story compellingly told

- #OctaviaButler (1947-2006)

This is history being made! This is the first time a portrait of an African American woman, created by an African American woman, curated by an African American woman and purchased by an African American collectors collective has been entered into the permanent collection of the #NationalPortraitGallery.

This story begins with me in 1993 reading Imago by Octavia Butler in the library at the National Portrait Gallery while I was a student at #HowardUniversity .

The library was a refuge of calm and a place where I could dream and aspire. The words of Octavia Butler allowed me to imagine a world beyond my reality- through the eyes of a Black woman.

It was serendipity to be asked by The New York Times to create a portrait for the cover of the Arts and Leisure section and the gorgeous photo by @alice_a2studio captivated me.

Then fate shined on me again when my Howard sister #RheaCombs, the chief curator at The National Portrait Gallery asked if the portrait was available.

I said yes immediately and she reached out to the Black Commissioners and Collectors group for financial support and as it goes the money was raised in 17 minutes!

I want to send a huge thank you to Curator Rhea Combs, and Director Kim Sajet. Thank you to the collective ; Taylor and Wemimo Abbey wemsabbey ; Sol Aponte @solaponte and Jennia Fredrique Aponte @jenniafredrique ; Mahari Y. Bailey @mahariyared, Esq.; Lyndon J. and Janine Sherman Barrois @srbarroislyndon ; Ingrid Best @ms_ibest ; Devin W. Blackburn, Esq.; George Fatheree @fathereeleeo and Azita Fatheree; Kenneth T. Little; Nike Opadiran; Ayesha D. Selden @ayeshaselden .

Thank you Sheryll Cashin and Marque Chambliss for hosting!

Thank you to my home team @johnnyjbutler_ and @ehubbs37 for always being there and giving 1000%. You are so appreciated.

**there is zero paint on this artwork

Patternmaster, 2022

Cotton, dutch wax,silk, wool, lace, beads and glitter vinyl

Quilted and appliquéd

24” x 30”

#bisabutler #quilting #artwork #octaviabutler #fiberart #BlackArtists

[cobiefashionblog]

SS23 LOOK 4, MILAN Andreadamo in style of Alex Kim and Bisa Butler:

This look is the fourth and final illustration in my ss23 series and this is an illustration of one of the Andreadamo looks. I made this to show off my skills with different medias, this one used pro-marker and a white gel pen. If I were to do this piece again, I would use pencil on the skin for a smoother blend of the shades like Bisa Butler's illustrations and also make the outfit look more like Alex Kim's style. I would also chance the proportions of the head and face. I love this piece as I feel like I was able to show off my strengths. From this, I learned that blending with pro-markers is actually quite hard.

Andreadamo: ANDREĀDAMO (@andreadamo_official)

Alex Kim: Alex Kim | Illustrator (@akimdesigns)

Bisa Butler: Bisa Butler (@bisabutler)

[sistahscifi]

This. Is. Everything! Reposted from @bisabutler Calling New York Times @nytimes readers! Please go grab a copy of the Sunday edition today 11/27. Octavia Butler @octaviaebutler is on the cover of Arts and Leisure and the quilted portrait is by yours truly! The feature is an in depth article written by the talented @lynellgeorgewriter . Thank you for delving into her writing and giving us more of Octavia’s life and inspirations. A big thank you to photographer Alice Arnold @alice_a2studio for allowing me to use her beautiful portrait of Octavia Butler to create my quilt. Thanks to editor @andrewlavallee , and @jenbury ,@jolieruben, @vvchambers, @sominisengupta @nailah.ife Patternmaster, 2022 Cotton, dutch wax @vlisco ,silk, wool, lace, beads and glitter vinyl Quilted and appliquéd 24” x 30” Slide 1 - digital draft of cover Slide 2 - printed edition of the cover Slide 3- Octavia Butler photographed by Alice Arnold @alice_a2studio #octaviabutler #sciencefiction #octaviaebutler #newyorktimes #artsandleisure #Afrofuturism #sistahscifi #lynellgeorge (at Sistah Scifi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CleLm4RpIGZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kayprism]

Half of January gone. Remembering my #purpose once more... #chadwickboseman to most #chad to the blessed few... #IYKYK #HUYOUKNOW Thanks again @bisabutler ❤ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cng6e5JOUMk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[artbookdap]

There have always been many Americas. Today we reflect on the state of our nation and the complexity of our story—or stories—and we hope for a more unified, peaceful and progressive future. Pictured here, quilts from 'Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories,' made by women across the land over the past 3 centuries.⁠ ⁠ 1. Hoosier Suffrage quilt, before 1920, probably Indiana⁠ 2. Double Wedding Ring, about 1940, possibly Missouri⁠ 3. Creola Bennett Pettway (American, 1927–2015) or possibly Georgianna Bennett Pettway (American, died in 2012), Bricklayer or Courthouse Steps quilt, about 1955, Gee’s Bend, Alabama⁠ 4. @bisabutler (American, b. 1973), To God and Truth, 2019, New Jersey⁠ 5. Mrs. Herrick (American, b. 1798), Log Cabin quilt (Barn Raising variation), 1879, Westminster, Massachusetts⁠ 6. Album quilt, about 1850, Baltimore, Maryland⁠ 7. Carolina Lily quilt, 1830–45, United States⁠ 8. ⁠Blanket (frazada), mid-19th century, New Mexico⁠ ⁠ Published by @mfapublications @mfaboston⁠ ⁠ Read more about the book via linkinbio.⁠ ⁠ #fabricofanation #quilt #americanquilts #america #suffrage #womenartists #geesbend #americana https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFWYsbJrxr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[supportblackart]

@bisabutler 🖤 “When God has something for you, it doesn't matter who stands against it. God will move someone that's holding you back away from the door and put someone there who will open it for you if it's meant for you.” -Chadwick Boseman’s (@chadwickboseman) Howard Commencement address, 2018 “We all need these words of hope, commitment and dedication as we come to the end of 2020. We can’t let the senseless murders of African Americans at the hands of the police, racism, and negative people stop us from having faith that we will prevail.” Forever, 2020 *this is a work in progress *there is zero paint on this artwork Cotton, silk, wool and velvet Currently being quilted and appliquéd Life sized - approximately 7ft x 4ft “*fabric by @vlisco . I decided that the blue background didn’t support my desire to show Chadwick residing forever in paradise 🙏🏾🕊 In Ghana ( the birthplace of my Dad) we wear red and black to the funeral of a young person who passes away to express our deep sadness and a life cut short. When an elderly person passes away we wear white because while we are sad, we are aware of the blessing of a long life 🙏🏾♥️🖤.” #SupportBlackArt #BisaButler #chadwickboseman #chadwickbosemanforever #howarduniversity #wakandaforever #blackpanther #blacklivesmatter #blmmovement #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #blackarts #blackartistry https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ7l3a4BOgi/?igshid=zqfbr5ak1tah

[artsology]

Detail of “Les Sapeurs,” 2018, a large scale quilt by Bisa Butler, on view at the Museum of Arts and Design ( @madmuseum ) in NYC. #quilt #portrait #contemporaryart #bisabutler #quiltartist #nyc #madmuseum (at Museum of Art and Design) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUuwFhiliWQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[birdobeaverhousen]

Mannish Boy, 2018, (cotton, chiffon, satin lace and silk, apliquéd and quilted) #bisabutler #bisabutlerquilts #blacklivesmatter (at The Art Institute of Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTGjAryjOfg/?utm_medium=tumblr

[fyblackwomenart]

bisabutler

[deutschemexicana]

No paint! I love how @bisabutler put so much color into her portraits. They are so striking and powerful and beautiful. Repost from @bisabutler • Asantewa **there is no paint on this artwork ** Cotton, silk, wool, velvet ,and lace quilted and appliqué Life sized, 52” x 88” This piece will debut at my upcoming exhibit @claireolivergallery ( 2288 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, NY, NY) February 29th 6-8pm #bisabutler #contemporaryart #galleryart #museumart #fiberart #textileart #quilt #fabricart #claireolivergallery #harlemart https://www.instagram.com/p/CBCZNpDFiDR/?igshid=vwq49mfv0rs2

[trascapades]

🎨👣#ArtIsAWeapon There are some spectacular art exhibitions in #NYC this Spring. Here are a few highlights from my May 6 #artcrawl. Plan an hour or a day of #galleryhopping to gaze at these incredible works by some truly gifted artists:

🖼"Bisa Butler: The World Is Yours" -

Jeffrey Deitch Gallery through June 30, 2023 📍18 Wooster Street

@bisabutler @jeffreydeitchgallery

🖼"Kehinde Wiley: Havana" - Sean Kelly Gallery through June 17, 2023

📍475 10th Avenue

@kehindewiley @seankellygallery

🖼"Wardell Milan: Bluets & Years of Magical Thinking" - Sikkema Jenkins & Co through June 3, 2023.

📍530 W 22nd Street

@wardell_milan @sikkemajenkins

🖼"Mark Bradford. You Don’t Have to Tell Me Twice" - Hauser & Wirth Gallery through July 28, 2023.

📍542 W. 22nd Street

@hauserwirth

🖼 "It Is What It Is" group exhibition featuring work by artists Xavier Daniels, Lynthia Edwards, Marcus Jansen, Frank Morrison, Dappo Reo, Terron Sorrells, Phyllis Stephens and Michael Vasquez - Richard Beavers Gallery, SoHo through June 10, 2023

📍14 Wooster Street @richardbeaversgallery

#TraScapades #BlackGirlArtGeeks #BlackArt #BlackArtists #BlackJoy #ArtAndTheCity

[beau-gar]

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[princesskazayah]

#BisaButler #ART #QUILT (at The Art Institute of Chicago) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTWSdUhMCpk/?utm_medium=tumblr

[creating-kia]

#bisabutler https://www.instagram.com/p/CSSCvAILdIE/?utm_medium=tumblr