Artists abound all over the world but there are only a handful who layer their work with a symbolism and meaning that speaks to the soul. Faiza Butt recently showed in London at the Grosvenor Gallery and is a 21st Century talent making centuries of culture her own.
Butt’s elaborate drawings hover between photography and embroidery. Born into a family of five sisters, gender- related themes are close to her heart. There is miniature style familiar to Asians.
In 1995, Butt was awarded a UNESCO-Aschberg Bursary, and was artist in residence at the Bartle Arts Trust (BAT) in Durban, South Africa. During this time, she held workshops for women from shantytowns, presented talks at museums and galleries and produced a solo show.
11 July 2017
