dallas contemporary is proud to announce its inaugural staff exhibition, celebrating the diverse and dynamic creative talents of our dedicated team. as a non-collecting arts space and a leading kunsthalle, dallas contemporary is committed to presenting the forefront of contemporary artistic practice. this unique exhibition highlights the personal art practices of our staff, showcasing how their individual creativity informs and enriches their professional roles within the museum.
“dallas contemporary staff exhibition features works from the visitor services and office staff. as professional museum workers, many of dallas contemporary’s team members have rich artistic practices outside the museum, representing a broad range of art disciplines from photography to painting, fashion, sculpture and performance,” says co-curator jillian wendel. "furthermore, many staff have undergone formal training through art schools in the dallas-fort worth area and beyond, and some will even depart from the team to expand their practices through graduate programs in other areas of the country. we are incredibly grateful to the museum and its directors for making this all possible”.
about the artists
gino dal cin, sr. manager of development operations
gino dal cin received his bfa at university of north texas and master of professional studios, arts and cultural management at pratt institute in brooklyn, ny. he is an illustrator, tattoo artist, and zine-maker living in dallas, tx and co-owner of the local risograph press, soft spots riso.
dorian dayton, visitor services
dorian dayton is an experimental video and photography artist. inspired by a decade’s worth of experience in education and martial arts, he explores the idea of mastery through an array of alternative process short films and photographs. in contrast to traditional depictions that capture mastery as a state to be witnessed, he presents mastery as something that needs to be experienced and created through practice, time, and repetition.
daniella flint, visitor services
daniela andriana de rodrigues flint received her ba in painting from maine college of art. her practice challenges the viewer to compare the emotional, fiscal, decorative, and utilitarian worth of an object.
rachael henson, visitor services
rachael henson's work is expressed through a personal lens that aims to connect with the viewer through senses like taste, smell, and touch. rachael was a recipient of the clare hart degolyer memorial fund artist award in 2019, and in 2023 she was also a resident cohort artist at the cedars union. she received her bfa from the university texas austin, and in fall she will be pursuing her ma in sculpture at the tyler school of art & architecture at temple university.
alexandra hulsey, communications + graphic design manager
alexandra hulsey's work centers on themes of community and identity, often shown by referencing nature's role within our social landscapes. she received her bfa at pacific northwest college of art in portland, or.
kelly mason, new media fellow
kelly mason’s work is informed by the joy and authenticity of her inner child. she uses various mediums from fashion, photography, collage, painting and more. in 2023 she founded petit knock, a business dedicated to creating personable content for small businesses around the metroplex. kelly received her bachelor of business administration from university of north texas.
lion roberson, visitor services
lion roberson is currently studying at el centro for fashion apparel design. with a bold and unapologetic approach, lion uses fashion as a powerful medium for political commentary, mainly focusing on the representation and empowerment of women's bodies.
ryan semegran, visitor services
ryan semegran is a multidisciplinary performance artist and sculptor. they are currently working to receive their bfa in sculpture from the university of north texas. ryan’s work focuses on themes of identity, religious guilt, and community through immersive installation-based performances.
alexander villanueva, visitor services + facilities manager
alexander villanueva works in digital fabrication methods on denim, leather, and paper. he has worked as an artist’s assistant for three years and received his bfa from university of north texas.
jillian wendel, visitor services
jillian wendel’s creative practice primarily entails curating. in the last year, jillian has curated five shows at art institutes, including the arts fort worth and diy spaces like the belmont hotel (now referred to as lamontes belly). jillian is now curating shows in her backyard shed in denton, tx, featuring local emerging artists. jillian is an ma student at the university of north texas pursuing a degree in art museum education. jillian obtained ba degrees in art history and philosophy from university of north texas.