It was really important for me to get that piece done.Īlison Stewart: You blend colored, patterned bright backgrounds underneath. Creating a portrait of Harriet meant that I had to pay homage to her, and respect her as a woman and as a human being. Let's listen to part of my conversation.īisa Butler: Harriet Tubman is such a large figure in my life and she has been my lodestar or that example of what is a human being, and what should we want to do for others, unlike just for ourselves. I began my conversation with Bisa asking her about how she wanted to expand upon this classic silhouette. The very first piece you see in the exhibition is a well-known image of Harriet Tubman wearing a large skirt, with her hands folded. Given the response to that show, which is set to close soon, we thought we'd bring you a bit of it again. Linda wrote to us, "As a practicing artist, I really enjoyed hearing Bisa's inspiring story and words." Susan wrote, "Such a beautiful interview with a gracious and inspired artist. Bisa Butler, The World is Yours is on view at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery at 18 Wooster Street, and closes this Friday, June 30th.īisa joined me in studio to talk about it not too long ago, and her interview struck a nerve. Before dedicating herself as a full-time artist, she spent more than 10 years in New Jersey public schools, as an art teacher. They could expertly mimic high-end designers, like Dior. Some of the comments included Deborah, who said, "Truly the best work I've seen in a long time, important, magnificent, and moving." Jin commented, "Stunning work."īutler, whose work has been showcased internationally, is a local artist from South Orange, New Jersey, who comes from a long line of women who are sewers, who made clothes. Hundreds of you liked an Instagram post we put up when Bisa was on the show. We spoke to Bisa a few weeks back, and some of you told us you've seen the show. In the corner of those huge works, you'll see the carefully stitched cursive signature of the artist, Bisa Butler. The work is often inspired by the photos by the likes of Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz. Those aren't paintings or photos, but intricately constructed quilts depicting Black life, joy, and history. When you walk into the Jeffrey Deitch Gallery on Wooster Street, you'll see colorful depictions of historical figures and faces you may recognize. It's mine, it's mine, it's mine-whose world is this?Īlison Stewart: The exhibition features deeply details, and ornate and enormous fabric pieces. You have just a few days left to catch Bisa Butler's show, This World is Yours, which takes its name from this Nas song. I must try that.Alison Stewart: This is All Of It, on WNYC. I’ve been looking closely at the photos – I think she may be creating shadows and texture using organza on top of the fabric she uses to create the shapes/space. Here’s a second link to more of Lisa Butler’s work: I must look through my photos to see if I have anything suitable to try a piece like this.īTW – scroll down on the link to Butler’s work – you’ll see lots of other unusual textile/fibre art work. The pieces are large so you’d need huge wall spaces to hang any of them. Her pieces are breathtaking – wild bold fabrics done as raw edge appliqué and quilted rather loosely following the contours of the elements of her figures. She eschews representational colors, favoring layered jewel-toned hues to form the skin of her Black subjects, and often groups figures together into strong silhouettes.” You must take a look at her work: “ Artist Bisa Butler draws from an array of vibrant patterned fabrics to create portraits of everyday people. Bisa Butler – detail from – “Three Kings” (2018)
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