Bisa Butler: in conversation with Folasade Ologundudu

About this episode

Bisa Butler discusses her transition from painting to quilting and her experiences studying at Howard University.

On this episode I’m joined by Bisa Butler. We discuss her pivot from painting to quilting, what it was like for her to study at an HBCU, she earned her BFA in Painting at Howard University, how that experience shaped her and what she hopes her work does in the world. Bisa talks about her recent exhibition Hold Me Close that was previously on view at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery in LA. Bisa Butler (b. 1973) lives and works in New Jersey. She earned her BFA in Painting at Howard University and holds ...

People in this episode

Host: Folasade Ologundudu

Guest: Bisa Butler

Topics covered

• quilting
• art education
• HBCU experience
• exhibitions
• cultural impact

Keywords

• Bisa Butler
• quilting
• Howard University
• Hold Me Close
• art exhibition
• HBCU

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Howard University, Jeffrey Deitch Gallery

Books & works: Hold Me Close

Places: New Jersey, LA

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