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The Secretary of Defense

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The Secretary of Defense by Bisa Butler
The Secretary of Defense by Bisa Butler - Detail 1
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The Secretary of Defense by Bisa Butler - Sign

Quilt Summary:

"The Secretary of Defense" by Bisa Butler features NBA star Bill Russell.

Category:
Featured Quilts

Style:
Portrait Quilts

Owned By:
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Name of Maker:
Bisa Butler

Name of Quilter:
Bisa Butler

Year Made:
2023

Awards:

Design Source:
From a photograph of Bill Russell by Nathaniel Butler via Getty Images

Quilt Width:
18

Quilt Height:
27.8

Measurements In:
Inches

Techniques:
  • Applique
  • Materials
  • - Silk
  • - Wool
  • - Longarm

Show or Museums:
Bisa Butler The World is Yours Exhibit - Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, New York City, New York

Description:

Bisa Butler uses a variety of subjects for her portrait quilts, both recognizable and not. Today's quilt from her The World is Yours exhibit at the Jeffrey Deitch Gallery in New York City features the former and is of legendary basketball player Bill Russell. Based on a photograph of Bill by Nathaniel Butler via Getty Images, Bisa's The Secretary of Defense features Bill at a later stage in his life after achieving so much success. With several championship rings on each hand, his smiling face staring back at you in an array of technicolor fabric, you can't help but appreciate Bisa's distinctive style and knack for bringing out the humanity and warmth in each of her quilt's stars.

 

From a photograph of Bill Russell by Nathaniel Butler via Getty Images

 

Materials: Cotton, Silk, Wool, Velvet and Lace quilted and appliquéd