This week's Women's History Month spotlight is highlighting women who have historical accomplishments related to the Arts. #BisaButler #MistyCopeland #NichelleNichols
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One of the most talented artist I've had the honor and pleasure to meet Ms. #BisaButler
This is not a painting, but a quilted portrait.
#BlackArt
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Quilting background of an art quilt
Mural with Charlie Brown saying “grief”
Sculpture of a head with a tongue sticking out
Art quilt by Bisa Butler of a young couple
I quilted. I’m not even close to done. Every time I go to Los Angeles, it’s a 9-hour trip. I did enjoy Bisa Butler’s show though. #war #immigrationrights #humanrights #bisabutler
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@mdstamper.bsky.social has shared here in the ALTtext good detail on the work that makes up one extraordinary #quilt by #BisaButler of #HarrietTubman. Butler’s pieces share a celebration of African American heritage through their colors and a sobriety of history in their eloquence of details. (more)
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This modern quilted and appliquéd textile portrait of Harriet Tubman by American artist Bisa Butler is based on the carte-de-visite photograph portrait of Tubman by Benjamin F. Powelson from 1868/1869. The legendary American abolitionist and social activist is depicted in bright-colored fabrics against a dark floral background. Tubman gazes directly at us, her right arm on the back of the chair and her left hand in her lap. Her face and hands are shown in contrasting shades of blue and purple with rich reds, symbolizing her coolness, calmness, and strength as well as her power and force. Her hair is made of a deep velvet cloth, soft and opulent to mimic the soft texture of some African American hair. Her intricately boned corset is composed of a black fabric with floral bouquets representing women as the source of life and infinity. Every flower is different as is every woman. There is a swath of orange fabric across the chest and a bright blue fabric along the center row of buttons, beneath a distinctive white collar. Yellow fabric with red birds denoting freedom compose the sleeves of Tubman’s dress. The wide, pleated skirt is comprised of fabric based on designs by women from the Congo River including: a round section with a vibrant purple and orange floral motif against a bright teal background; an orange lion, an embodiment of Tubman; gold and orange ferns and palm fronds against a green background, symbolizing African heritage; thick foliage at the bottom of the skirt opening to a clearing to signify a journey to freedom; an orange wave hem to symbolize pain and turmoil yet small seeds grow and become flowers, symbolic of strong women; pleats or stripes evocative of the fields of crops Tubman labored in. Black and white kente fabric composes the chair, suggesting a royal throne. The dark background with purple sunflowers and blue dots, reminiscent of the night sky, signify Tubman’s travels in the night and her tremendous faith. Source: Smithsonian
“I Go To Prepare A Place For You” by Bisa Butler (American) - Quilt of cotton, silk and velvet / 2021 - National Museum of African American History & Culture #womeninart #womanartist #quilt #art #HarrietTubman #BisaButler #Smithsonian #AfricanAmerican #AmericanArt #womensart
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I remember going to see Butler’s Harriet Tubman piece at the Smithsonian African American History museum. It was an amazing fiber art/quilted piece that almost looked like a painting. Fiber arts is an art form that doesn’t get as much credit as it should. #arthistory101 #art #bisabutler
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A GORGEOUS, sparkly quilt of a beautiful African American man by artist Bisa Butler.
#bisabutler #african #africanamerican #quilt #deyoungmuseum #sf #bayarea #fineart #artsky #art #fiber #textile #blm #blacklivesmatter #blacksky #metallic #thread
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“I have never cared too much what people say. What I’m interested in is what they do.” – #ShirleyChisholm
Joined by artist #BisaButler, cultural producer Barbara Bullard (our founder), and curator Stephanie Sparling Williams.
#BkMTalks #BkMAmericanArt #BrooklynMuseum #BlackHistoryMonth
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Meet Bisa Butler (b. 1973), a renowned African-American fiber artist transforming quilting into fine art. Her life-size, vibrant portraits celebrate Black history & identity, earning recognition from museums, galleries, & Time magazine commissions. #BisaButler
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“I have never cared too much what people say. What I’m interested in is what they do.” – #ShirleyChisholm
On Feb 20 @brooklynmuseum.org, we’ll be joined by artist #BisaButler, cultural producer #BarbaraBullard, & curator #StephanieSparlingWilliams. LINK IN BIO
#BHM #BlackGirlMagicDay
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Bisa Butler. Her art quilt portraits are stunning masterpieces. I could stare at them for hours. www.bisabutler.com #BlackHistoryMonth #BisaButler
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“I have never cared too much what people say. What I’m interested in is what they do.” –Shirley Chisholm
On Feb 20 @brooklynmuseum.org, we’ll be joined by artist #BisaButler, cultural producer #BarbaraBullard, & curator #StephanieSparlingWilliams. LINK IN BIO
#BlackHistoryMonth #ShirleyChisholm
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I had the incredible opportunity to meet the talented artist Bisa Butler during Art Basel.
She hosted a private event that was simply incredible.
If you ever get the chance to see her art, don't miss it!
#ArtBasel #BisaButler #ArtLovers #Inspiration
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Top o' the morning, bluesky! Here's a quilt by the amazing Bisa Butler. Currently on view at the Columbus Museum of Art. #art #quilts #bisabutler
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