DSM Speaks Audio Tour with Billy “B.WELL” Weathers, Community Member

Run Time: 37 seconds

Recorded by Billy “B.WELL” Weathers, CultureALL Community Ambassador / 2023

The first thing that I notice was the sense of judgment on their face. A face that I’m familiar with. No real resentment but feeling like having to justify behavior, actions, or my character - hence the side-eye. One in which you’re recognizing truth in glancing. Seeing what actually lies beneath lies but having no actual means to fix it. I think their looks are very firm and serious. But also withhold humor and wittiness, and a sense of joy. And facing west which symbolizes the sunset, the end of the day, or even the end in general.

 

DES MOINES SPEAKS

DSM Speaks are short audio reflections on artwork in our permanent collection, written and voiced by diverse members of our community. Contributors to this program were selected in partnership with CultureALL and the Des Moines Art Center. We hope by elevating these diverse ways of seeing we can encourage all visitors to connect more deeply and to see themselves and their identities within our walls.