Artist Statement
I believe the cloth that we wear is to tell a story of who we are, what is our purpose and what are the things that inspire us. With each stitch, I want to tell a person’s story and express the thoughts of love and equality. To blur lines and bridge the gap of gender, race and sexuality. My work represents more than trends and what’s on the runway, it’s a way to stand out of the crowd and be proud of who you are. The mission is to promote individuality, self love and self empowerment with the clothing that we wear.
- Keyonna Butler
Keyonna Butler is a multidisciplinary artist, writer and curator based in Lansdowne, PA. With over 10 years of being a part of the creative industries in many forms, Keyonna has worked with designers and brands such as Dah Mod Collins of RM67 Studio, James R. Sanders, Sibby Liv, The Sable Collective, The Humanitas Movement, Philadelphia Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week and FAME Worldwide in London and during Art Basel Miami.
In transitioning from costume design to wearable art, Keyonna’s work as a wearable art designer has been showcased at James Oliver Gallery, Art to Ware and at HOT•BED Gallery during Philadelphia Fashion Week. When she is not creating art herself, she is giving artists a platform to showcase their work through curating gallery shows and installations around the city with her “I AM CREATOR / CREATION” project.
Keyonna’s latest venture is being the founder of Black Hippie Art, a digital art platform with the mission to support and empower BIPOC creatives and creative entrepreneurs in the art and culture sectors. With this company she is able to support and showcase contemporary artists, makers and creative entrepreneurs while introducing them to the plenty of opportunities of success within the creative industries.