Rhythm of the City transforms the DMA Concourse into an exploration of the beats and rhythms of Dallas, its people and neighborhoods, and the spaces between. The 150-foot-long mural is divided into six regional sections that reflect the city’s diverse cultural tempos, each vignette pulsing with layered texture, abstract form, and sound, transforming the wall into a visual composition of collective identity. Dallas-based artists Bobby Miller and Ebony Lewis use rhythm as a lens to translate the pace, energy, and nuance of community life. Through color, shape, and sonic cues, the mural invites viewers to not only see the city, but feel its heartbeat. The journey through the Museum becomes a meditation on place and presence, where stillness and motion coexist, and where the city’s story unfolds not only in sights and sounds, but in the silences that linger between them.

About Bobby Miller
Dallas-based artist Bobby Miller describes his work as “controlled chaos,” layering textures, movement, and energy into artworks that feel alive. His compositions shift between spontaneity and precision, lending a feeling of instability, as though the piece might transform upon the viewer’s next look. Miller’s visual identity is distinguished by its tortuous rhythm and motion, which is reflected in his methodology of following principles of movement, balance, and fluid dynamics.

About Ebony Lewis
Ebony Lewis is a Texas-raised, Mississippi-born multidisciplinary artist with an emphasis in painting. Holding a BFA in Painting from Texas A&M Commerce University and an M.Ed., she merges her artistic practice with a commitment to education and community. Her work functions as a visual journal, navigating inner turmoil and the external perceptions imposed by the world.

About Dr. An’Cheyl Davis
Dr. An’Cheyl Davis, a Louisiana native, is a music educator with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Davis has taught across Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Texas, shaping generations of musicians through her dedication to pedagogy, creativity, and artistic excellence. Her practice is informed by this extensive educational background, blending scholarly insight with expressive clarity. Through both composition and instruction, Dr. Davis continues to educate future musicians with the intent to help them appreciate music and understand the role that music plays in their lives.

Miller and Lewis collaborated with music educator Dr. Davis to create Dallas Soundscapes, a complementary composition that plays on loop throughout Rhythm of the City. Dallas Soundscapes is a collection of recorded environments from multiple neighborhoods across Dallas, Texas, presented alongside accompanying music. Download these listening notes to learn more.