*Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation." - Bahá’u’lláh
Helen Butler
My art centers around themes of connection and belonging.From a personal perspective it asks - How do we connect to self-awareness? What are the practices that strengthen right relationship between self and others. From the collective perspective it asks: Who are we dismissing as “other”? What mysteries are held in the ideal of unity in diversity?
The AlchemistThis award-winning quilt calls up feelings of gratitude and appreciation. The symbolic representation of ancestral fortitude along the winding road of life evokes pride in the uncelebrated yet essential work of women.Suitable for library, study or reflection space. Ready to hang.Detachable Inscription: Aware of life’s torturous journey these noble beings churned the sweat of oppression into ardent mists of prayer in anticipation of our arrival.Size: 64" x 40"Price: $5,000
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PatienceHow long does it take to grow calm assurance? Surely a lifetime. And yet when it does begin to reach out and open, Patience with self and others across hours, days and years becomes the soft petaled blossom that imbues our understanding with the meaning of love.Suitable for calm spaces. 4” sleeve for handing attached. Purchaser must supply rod or dowel and wire for hanging.Size: 33" x 43"Price: $2,000
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Spiritual DoulasShe is she who is respected.
She is she who is/was mother, auntie, granny.
She is she who set your feet firm toward any inkling of primordial knowledge you dare to claim.
Honor her!
Honor self!Place her on a shelf, a nightstand, altar, corner or quiet zone. Keep her close, visit her during reflection.Size: 16" x 8" (Free standing. Multiple colors available.)Price: $475
Spirit Calls
Spirit Calls…invoking divine breaths..
Drift in on scented breeze…glow in soft reflection…tremble in gentle starts…make time to nourish the soul.Prayer/meditation adornments with lava stones for essential oils. (Oils not included).Size: 7.5” x 6.5”Price: $50 (Sold out)
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Helen Butler, MFA (Theatre Arts, Brandeis University), is an artist and educator based in central Virginia. She crafts fiber works and creative interventions to inspire self-reflection and community engagement.
...man should know his own self and recognize that which leadeth unto loftiness or lowliness, glory or abasement, wealth or poverty - Baha’u’llah