George Butler

Reportage artist and illustrator who documents conflict zones, climate hotspots, and humanitarian crises through pen, ink, and watercolor; a 2025 TED Fellow known for humanistic storytelling and books including Drawing Across Borders and Ukraine, Remember Also Me.

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Jan 9, 2026 • 32min

Why I spend hours sketching in conflict zones | George Butler

George Butler, a reportage artist and 2025 TED Fellow, shares his journey of creating poignant illustrations in conflict zones. He reveals how drawing builds connections, offering dignity and presence to overlooked human stories. George recounts intimate moments in Ukraine, such as interactions with locals, highlighting the depths that photographs can miss. He stresses the responsibility he feels towards his subjects and discusses how his work combats image fatigue, celebrating human creativity and resilience amidst turmoil.

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