On the Cover – dsm Sep/Oct 20

On the cover: Known primarily for her beadwork, Joyce J. Scott often addresses cultural stereotypes, racism and sexism through her sculptures and mixed-media pieces. The Art Center will showcase “Mistaken Identity” in its upcoming exhibit “Black Stories.” Click here to read the story.

Joyce J. Scott (born 1948), “Mistaken Identity” (2018); blown glass, beads, thread; 18 3/4 x 21 x 10 inches. Des Moines Art Center Permanent Collections. Photographer: Rich Sanders.