Advocacy

Personal Heroes

By Dr. Kathleen Petka, posted on Feb 11, 2025

This project was challenging and my students loved it. I introduced them to the contemporary textile artist (and former art teacher) Bisa Butler, who tells the story of African Americans in American history. Some of the figures are unknown, while others are prominent. Butler creates intricate and vibrant portraits of everyday African Americans and gives the voices using bold and colorful patterned fabric.

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