Quilting for the Culture, Bisa Butler

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июн 2020
  • We had the honor of filming our friend, textile artist Bisa Bulter. She is more than just an amazing artist, she is a beautiful person with a tremendous heart for her people.
    "In my work, I am telling the story- this African American side- of the American life. History is the story of men and women, but the narrative is controlled by those who hold the pen.
    My community has been marginalized for hundreds of years. While we have been right beside our white counterparts experiencing and creating history, our contributions and perspectives have been ignored, unrecorded, and lost. It is only a few years ago that it was acknowledged that the White House was built by slaves. Right there in the seat of power of our country African Americans were creating and contributing while their names were lost to history.
    My subjects are African Americans from ordinary walks of life who may have sat for a formal family portrait or may have been documented by a passing photographer. Like the builders of the White House, they have no names or captions to tell us who they were."
    Check her out her art on Instagram
    / bisabutler

Комментарии • 62

  • @joyceinbloom
    @joyceinbloom День назад

    I just had the pleasure of learning about Bisa Butler in my art history class. I am captivated by her work and can't wait to attend one of her exhibitions!

  • @fpiaolin
    @fpiaolin 3 года назад +9

    I went to the exhibition today at AIC today. All the artworks by Butler are stunning! Very powerful. I see the human dignity from her work. If you are in Chicago, go to see the exhibition!

  • @GratitudeGriot
    @GratitudeGriot 2 месяца назад

    love me some Bisa Butler!! I was considering continuing my education at Howard for a Masters or PhD in Psych but now Ms. Butler got me wanting to check out the Art Department!

  • @gabriellechilton5902
    @gabriellechilton5902 3 года назад +1

    Shoot. I wish I was Afroamerican. I just found your work. 👀👁👁. Wow! Love it. Cant stop looking. Absolutely beautiful. !!!!

  • @beverlyscott-henderson2822
    @beverlyscott-henderson2822 2 года назад +1

    I am Peacock Proud of this artist! I celebrate her this day! I had the distinct pleasure to view her quilted portraits at The Art Institute Chicago and could not hold back the joy, pride and tears as I stared into the eyes of each character created. Ii was intense. I too have roots in Ghana and am a graduate of Howard University. Look at God! A divine meeting!

  • @madelinewalker6041
    @madelinewalker6041 4 года назад +9

    Thank you for beautiful video and a chance to see Bisa Butler's art.

  • @nona4536
    @nona4536 4 месяца назад

    What a beautiful human being she is, very inspiring

  • @dingoproductions
    @dingoproductions 4 года назад +14

    Absolutely stunning and inspiring.

  • @WalkFly1
    @WalkFly1 2 года назад +1

    The majesty of Bisa’s work is beautifully told by the cinematographer here. Beautiful work on both sides of the camera. lighting, framing, composition, camera motion, camera angles, lens selection, depth of field, zoom, focus, color, exposure, and filtration. Great visual storytelling. Really appreciate the inspired work here - thank you

  • @jamesanthonymorrisd.min.6454
    @jamesanthonymorrisd.min.6454 3 года назад +1

    Awesome! Blessings.

  • @julieresponsibly370
    @julieresponsibly370 4 года назад +17

    Been following her on instagram for awhile, but to hear her talk about her art education and see all her quilts up in that gallery was amazing. Excellent video. Truly amazing quilts.

    • @SylvieDamey
      @SylvieDamey 4 года назад +1

      Same here !!! Her work is amazing and loved learning more about her as an artist ! (close up are just surreal, would love to see those quilts in person)

    • @MartrycetheArtist
      @MartrycetheArtist 3 года назад

      🙌🏾

  • @dinahsanders4147
    @dinahsanders4147 3 года назад +2

    So good. And wow wow wow the last shot of the video... that reflection.

  • @shirleybowen1968
    @shirleybowen1968 3 года назад +1

    Such meaningful BRILLIANCE. A delightful, insightfuland accurate and intuitive description of Africobra sensibility. Sweetly magnificent

  • @VictorGomez-kq5wx
    @VictorGomez-kq5wx 2 года назад +1

    I started quilting 4 years ago,but your work is absolutely beautiful and very inspiring,thank you for sharing

  • @marriejames01
    @marriejames01 2 года назад

    Bisa has a natural gift. I’m sure the training and education helped but the talent has to already be there. The use of color and intricate detail is beautiful.

  • @kristinrehberg4035
    @kristinrehberg4035 3 года назад +1

    blown away by her incredible genius art!!

  • @queentwo1265
    @queentwo1265 2 года назад +1

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @charmainej.9274
    @charmainej.9274 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely breath taking...hope the show travels to Los Angeles...would love to see it in person.

  • @bl4wright
    @bl4wright Год назад

    Such a wonderful interview. She is an incredible artist.

  • @hai-pingyeh1386
    @hai-pingyeh1386 3 года назад +2

    Amazing work! If possible, see it in person. The photo images are beautiful but in order to appreciate the textures and depth of each piece, and to experience the impact of this amazing body of work, it is worth a trip to see them in person. Thank you Bisa Butler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Samshomecookeddesign
    @Samshomecookeddesign 4 года назад +2

    I would love to visit that Gallery. I love this kind of art. X

  • @dslafacionttdonnacooper1482
    @dslafacionttdonnacooper1482 3 года назад +2

    You are amazing and such an inspiration. I love your work . Thanks for a wonderful sneak preview

  • @roz7056
    @roz7056 3 года назад +2

    I saw her work yesterday in Katonah and it is breath taking.

  • @roguestowl2280
    @roguestowl2280 4 года назад +4

    Fascinating! I love her work so much

  • @lemon_q
    @lemon_q 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful! I wish I could see her pieces in person

  • @soniaparada414
    @soniaparada414 3 года назад +1

    Bisa es inspiración pura! una genia del arte y la cultura. Gracias por este contenido.

  • @momojett
    @momojett 4 года назад +3

    Wow, incredible, beautiful thought provoking work!!!

  • @siscool968
    @siscool968 2 года назад

    🤩All Beautiful from the inside reflecting outwards 🥰🥰

  • @serenadeschoral2268
    @serenadeschoral2268 3 года назад +1

    Truly stunning.

  • @msdesign1286
    @msdesign1286 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely stunning! I have never made a quilt but I want to try now😍

  • @margecampbell4667
    @margecampbell4667 3 года назад +1

    Amazing!

  • @dipintheblue1955
    @dipintheblue1955 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely gorgeous work.

  • @Gcastain
    @Gcastain 4 года назад +1

    I’m blown away. Fabulous!

  • @macywacy7384
    @macywacy7384 2 года назад

    LOVE your work Bisa! I'm awed at the way you mix patterns/colors! As a self made dressmaker I'm drawn to your unique way of using material to make beautiful portraits. Can truly feel the expression of love you put into your work! Hope to one day visit a gallery of your work! Can't say enough they're just stunning!

  • @sharonmilligan9493
    @sharonmilligan9493 3 года назад +1

    Spectacular.

  • @nicoortigoza3208
    @nicoortigoza3208 3 года назад +1

    Wow! She's 48 yrs. old

  • @rosemurphy8228
    @rosemurphy8228 3 года назад +1

    This Is Awesome!!!

  • @christyboss2429
    @christyboss2429 3 года назад +1

    Best thing at The Art Institute currently!

  • @lucyall1898
    @lucyall1898 2 года назад

    Beautiful, the images look alive.

  • @gaildawkins9508
    @gaildawkins9508 Год назад

    Stunning work!

  • @jandavis3626
    @jandavis3626 4 года назад +3

    yes!

  • @rodneyharper2275
    @rodneyharper2275 3 года назад +1

    Great attitude and APPROACH

  • @kaittromans8075
    @kaittromans8075 2 года назад

    thank you -- beautiful

  • @kimberlygreenland3785
    @kimberlygreenland3785 3 года назад +1

    This art is amazing

  • @maggien.9835
    @maggien.9835 2 года назад

    Beautiful and inspiring!

  • @queenwifemomdaughter2970
    @queenwifemomdaughter2970 2 года назад

    Imma need that Bisa Butter Howard Alumni Sweatshirt!

  • @Odessarose6
    @Odessarose6 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @maliksart
    @maliksart 4 месяца назад

    REMAIN CREATIVE

  • @thedynamicclassics8231
    @thedynamicclassics8231 3 года назад +1

    Who disliked........ ne

  • @fondition8600
    @fondition8600 3 года назад +1

    I hate my art teacher

  • @roz7056
    @roz7056 3 года назад

    I saw her work yesterday in Katonah and it is breath taking.