The permanency of a tattoo requires commitment. The ink upon your skin is a devotion, one made for the rest of your life, teetering on the edge of a companion. As a creative, having a person paint their body with your work is one of the sincerest forms of flattery, something 22-year-old artist Butler has become somewhat familiar with. It’s a true testament of the beautiful mark he is leaving on the art world, impressive and inspiring, “you have Basquiat, Banksy and now Butler, the next generation.”
London based photographer Rubee Samuel photographs the fine artist in his own humble space, reminiscing over a childhood that created the modest being he is today. Consistently re-investing in his craft - he is a creator, a thinker, an innovator. A whole life so carefully curated. There isn’t a single thing that is out of place. A simple wardrobe of dull hues sits in the same room as his crisply dressed bed and collection of shelved trainers as the focal point. Disturbingly organised and presented pristinely, even this place is a work of art.
Some of Butler’s most recent pieces predominantly capture the confidence of women while delicately emphasising the delicacy of their femininity. Crying Twin and his sketch series that includes Solo and Figure in the Dark Room are Boys By Girls personal favourites. Musing on the people that he encounters in everyday life, he is not selfish in sharing the beauty of those who surround him in his signature, minimalistic way. He emanates an intriguing and enticing charm. His lips melt across his face into warm expressions and his vision is refreshing. The loyalty of his followers is unsurprising. Nauseated by material wealth, vision and progress are his unequivocal motivators.
Butler’s next solo exhibition will be titled ‘The Space Between Us’ - the date is yet to be confirmed.
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See full interview by Georgia Galea here.
Images taken from Boys by Girls, shot by Rubee Samuel.
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