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.

[@katrinas8128]

Amazing artistry!

[@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!

[@bajoobiecuzican]

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

[@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

[@juliethilman3049]

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

[@leticia-rl7yj]

What talent ‼️💕 you do awesomeness 😍

[@loveart4007]

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

[@HeavenReservation]

Bisa: You're fantastic!

[@dianastirling9194]

Incredible! Beautifully done and well said.

[@ginmartinigaming]

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

[@gordanageczy834]

Amazing, amazing, amazing

[@johncarlobabon6618]

The determination and talent doeee

[@FreshAFUpcycle]

Bisa!!!!!!!!!!

[@judica8873]

Wow!

[@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

[@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!

[@toykawilliams3273]

Absolutely Stunning!!

[@venuslove5078]

Dope!!😍

[@Kontorgh_art]

This is so beautiful.

[@teresaherzogmourad1167]

Gorgeous!

[@starkravenwild791]

Amazing talent!!

[@sallymiller8027]

Love your work and your story!

[@gabriellechilton5902]

Beautiful!

[@jezbostewart4734]

Amazing.

[@starsoul_7]

Your work is so beautiful.

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

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

[@princellasartcraftsspiritu8082]

Amazing work.

[@johannavanwinkle815]

Wonderful!!

[@februaryangel1]

BEAUTIFUL! 💜💜💜⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@mjones2619]

Beautiful

[@MrNatashasephton]

Wow!!

[@Rara-pr9wg]

Sheesh❤

[@Kei-Kei]

That’s crazy! 😳

[@rosecoit6101]

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

[@rdobsrenee9460]

I want one

[@redheadtsipke3791]

🌹🌹🌹

[@bethshields808]

You can do your OWN thing .
Create Unique

[@brendaferguson6064]

Naïveté

[@francineshea4723]

Do you sell your work? I’m interested

[@thabisompinaes4146]

How much do you sell

[@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.