Bisa Butler

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Bisa Butler offers a beautifully illustrated exploration of the work of a uniquely talented contemporary artist. Bisa Butler, born in 1973, creates striking portraits entirely from vibrantly coloured and patterned fabrics. Her work often celebrates African American life and history, weaving together rich narratives through quilting traditions. This volume situates her artistry within the broader contexts of textiles, photography, and modern art, featuring contributions from scholars and entries by Butler herself. It stands as the first comprehensive monograph on Butler, intended as a primary resource and scholarly foundation for future study.
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This book is ideal for art enthusiasts, scholars of contemporary art and textile design, as well as readers interested in African American cultural narratives and innovative visual storytelling.

A beautifully illustrated look at the work of one of today’s most exciting artists

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A beautifully illustrated look at the work of one of today’s most unique and exciting artists

Bisa Butler (b. 1973) is an American artist who creates arresting and psychologically nuanced portraits composed entirely of vibrantly coloured and patterned fabrics that she cuts, layers, and stitches together. Often depicting scenes from African American life and history, Butler invites viewers to invest in the lives of the people she represents while simultaneously expanding art-historical narratives about American quiltmaking.

Situating her interdisciplinary work within the broader history of textiles, photography, and contemporary art, contributions by a group of scholars—and entries by the artist herself—illuminate Butler’s approach to colour, use of African-print fabrics, and wide-ranging sources of inspiration.

The first monograph on one of America’s most innovative contemporary artists, this volume will serve as a primary resource that both introduces Butler’s work and establishes a scholarly foundation for future research.

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"High-quality colour images that permit a surprisingly detailed visual reading . . . [and] three succinct and thoughtful essays by the show’s curators . . . One is hard-pressed to find fault with this beautifully and perceptively produced volume." — Lisa Farrington, Woman’s Art Journal

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300254310

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 37 color + 3 b-w illus.

Contributors:

Edited by Erica Warren
Contributions by Bisa Butler
Contributions by Jordan Carter
Contributions by Isabella Ko
Contributions by Michele Wije
Contributions by Jordan Carter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Erica Warren is associate curator in the Department of Textiles at the Art Institute of Chicago.