Fibre Art

Bisa Butler Is Back!

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I’ve written about Bisa Butler’s fibre art before. I came across a new Colossal piece today about her latest work.

Butler’s work is simply amazing with texture and depth and brilliant use of fabrics and stitching…

I don’t come close, I have to say.

Her pieces are large, each must take quite a bit of time to execute. I wish I had an opportunity to see them in person. Not going to happen. My travel days are pretty much over. But if you ever get a chance to see her work, jump at it!

Harnessing the power of empathy, Bisa Butler presents a tender, evocative suite of new works in her current exhibition, Hold Me Close at Jeffrey Deitch. The artist is known for her chromatic, multi-patterned quilted artworks exploring Black history, identity, and craft traditions. Her elaborate pieces combine materials like printed cotton, silk, sequins, beads, and velvet to create both large-scale tapestries and intimate vignettes.

Parrsboro Show – Circles…

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Parrsboro Show – Hung

Had a lovely day yesterday travelling to Parrsboro – my friend MaryAnn drove because she wanted to visit friends and family who live there. Our first stop was the Art Labs Studios and Gallery on Main Street to deliver and hang my four quilts and two wall pieces.

Finished Wall Hanging/Table Runner

I had finished the wall hanging “Circles #6” last week. It just fit the spot where it got hung (I’d created it for a different larger space in the gallery which was already occupied).

Here is a glimpse of the other half of the exhibit – William Forrestall’s work (egg tempera on paper).

MF relaxing for a moment

I had a chat with William Forrestall who made interesting observations about my work – he picked up on the connection to traditional quilting techniques but also noticed the focus on colour and the movement of colour – all intentional aspects of my work. He also commented on the technical aspects of the quilting.

Circles #5

The quilts are on display until August 30. If you’re anywhere in the vicinity, drop in for a browse.

Outside the gallery…

Enjoying A Summer Day