Drawing behind the Lines

In an age of Generative AI and relentless digital news, artist and
reporter George Butler offers a powerful alternative: slowing down to
truly see.

Through hand-drawn reportage from Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan,
Angola, and Gaza, George shares extraordinary human stories that
never reached the front pages — stories that bring depth, context,
and empathy to most significant events of this century.

This visually rich, thought-provoking talk challenges audiences to look
beyond headlines and photography, and to view the world through
an artist’s eyes: with empathy, compassion, and creativity.