Ro2 and New Media Contemporary Present an ongoing curatorial collaboration of contemporary video work from artists around the world.
This special collaboration will show at both galleries simultaneously
and feature new artists frequently.
Carla Gannis
“The Elevated Line” (2022)
Bio: Carla Gannis is an interdisciplinary artist and educator.
She produces virtual and physical works that are darkly comical
in their contemplation of
human, earthly and cosmological conditions.
Fascinated by digital semiotics and the lineage of hybrid identity,
Gannis takes a horror vacui approach to her artistic practice,
culling inspiration from
networked communication,
art and literary history,
emerging technologies
and speculative fiction.
Gannis’s work has appeared in exhibitions,
screenings and internet projects across the globe.
Recent projects include “Portraits in Landscape,” Midnight Moment, Times Square Arts, NY
and “Sunrise/Sunset,” Whitney Museum of American Art, Artport.
A regular lecturer on art, innovation and society, in March 2019
Gannis was a speaker at the SXSW Interactive Festival on the panel
“Human Presence and Humor Make Us Better Storytellers.”
Publications who have featured Gannis’s work include The Creators Project,
Wired, FastCo, Hyperallergic, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, El PaÍs and
The LA Times, among others.
In 2015 her speculative fiction was included in
DEVOURING THE GREEN:: fear of a human planet: a cyborg / eco poetry anthology,
published by Jaded Ibis Press.
Eric Trich
“God Hand” (2024)
Bio: Eric Trich is a new media artist based in Dallas, Texas,
known for his exploration of multiple mediums.
From immersive VR experiences
and interactive installations to
painting, animation, and 3D printing,
Eric’s work is a constantly evolving pursuit of bridging the gap
between the digital and physical worlds.
Through layers of input and imagery,
his art combines different elements to explore each piece.
With a strong foundation in audiovisual animation,
Eric has had the honor of collaborating with renowned musicians
such as Questlove, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Dengue Dengue Dengue,
and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra,
as well as many talented local artists.
His work brings visual narratives to life,
seamlessly integrating with live performances and enhancing the music.
Eric also owns PIXEL LAB,
an innovative art space in Deep Ellum that focuses on
experimental technology.
Stay updated with his latest creations by following him on social media
Zack Nguyen
“Eyes See Me” (2024)
Bio: Designer, Artist, Lifelong Curious Kindergartener
In my imaginary world,
I dream of becoming an art + design wizard 🪄
It excites me the idea of bringing joy and connecting to others
through meaningful aesthetic experiences.
By employing artistic practices and psychological observation
to responsibly design works that matter to community.
I studied Arts, Technology and Emerging Communication,
with a concentration in Design and Production, and a minor in Psychology.
With my interest in developing future non-profit organization and small business,
I completed an International Honors Certificate
in Global Entrepreneurship from
University of California, Los Angeles in Summer 2018.
I am actively advocate for the protection of children’s rights,
education equity, mental health, and LGBTQ+ right.
I am also currently an active member of Guardian Circle of UNICEF,
and a loyal contributor of MD Anderson Cancer Center.
My Favourite Quote:
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” — Albert Einstein
Find Zack on
Victoria Gonzales
Media, Abstraction, Travel Ban
Bio: Victoria Gonzales is a Fort Worth based artist from San Antonio, TX.
She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from
Baylor University
in 2019 and her Master of Fine Arts
in Drawing and Painting from the
University of North Texas
in 2022. She has exhibited throughout Texas including a solo show at
Pencil on Paper Gallery in 2023
and Arts Fort Worth in 2022, as well as juried exhibitions with
500x Gallery, Art Room,
Greater Denton Arts Council,
the Center for Contemporary Arts, and others.
In 2020, she was awarded first place in the
Texas National Competition and Exhibition.
Most recently she exhibited at
William Campbell Gallery
and the Dallas Art Fair.
Victoria is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at Tarrant County College Northwest.
You can find her on IG: @victoriagonzalesart or at William Campbell Gallery.
Leeon Lean
Samhain (2024)
Bio: Leeon Lean is an award-winning digital artist
with a passion for pushing creative boundaries,
born in Jackson, Mississippi, discovered his love for computer art at just ten years old.
By 12, he was already programming his own digital creations.
After earning a BFA in Electronic Imagery from the
Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta,
his artistic career truly took off.
His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions,
including two solo shows.
Most recently, he captivated audiences with live performances at the
UT Arlington Planetarium,
where his art seamlessly blends
creativity and technology,
bringing imagination to life on a grand scale.
You can find his work on IG: @LEEONLEAN
ASH
(~๑ ͜ʖ๑)~ (2024)
Bio:visual artist, Ash,
creates analog & digital generative artworks using
crt tvs, circuit bent mixers, &
creative-coding in TouchDesigner.
Their live VJ performances blend these two forms
blurring the boundary
of analog & digital visuals while manipulating settings into
spaces you can immerse yourself in.
Find ASH on
IG: @SnackG0blin