DC EMPTY: Z Pinson

DC EMPTY

Z Pinson: Lone Star Dream Journal

Saturday, January 17, 2026 + Sunday, January 18, 2026

2:30 PM — 4:30 PM

Free admission

Drawing from sites south of the Dallas County line; Red Oak, Ferris, Wilmer, and Lancaster, the work reflects the landscapes where, as Pinson describes, “the metropolitan area dissolves into rural emptiness,” and where they have spent most of their life.

Blending sound, film, and set elements, Lone Star Dream Journal centers on a live performance of compositions rooted in musique concrète, the experimental musical tradition advanced by the Groupe de Recherches Musicales and shaped by artists such as Luc Ferrari, Claire Rousay, and Eliane Radigue. Guided by the philosophy of concrete music, Pinson collects and synthesizes sound and imagery from their hometown environment, transforming these materials into an immersive audiovisual experience.

Created in collaboration with Ft. Worth independent sound system EZ Clap (led by engineer Adam Tunnard) and installation + projection artist Lilian Mecca, the performance will unfold as a two-hour durational work on Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, from 2:30–4:30 PM. Guests are welcome to enter and exit the space freely throughout the experience.

ABOUT DC EMPTY

DC EMPTY is a performance and film programming series presented in collaboration with regional artists, providing a short-term venue for them to deploy a range of time-based work in available space throughout the museum.

MUSEUM POLICIES

- No food or drink, please | No se permite comida ni bebida

- Photography permitted, but no flash | Solo fotografía sin flash

- Please refrain from touching the art | No tocar el arte

- This is a weapon-free zone | Zona libre de armas

With this registered admission, I give permission for Dallas Contemporary to use my photograph and other media, such as film and quotations, on Dallas Contemporary promotional material and publications, for which it may be suitable.

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