About KIN

OUR STORY

We are a mother and son duo whose love for art, design, and pop culture is embedded in our DNA. Following in the footsteps of a long lineage of risk takers, storytellers, adventurers and creatives, we are inspired by the the broad personal landscape of family, chosen connections and shared experiences—the way these people and places, past and present, seep into our souls to shape who we are. Over two decades of collective experience in curation, fine art, interior design, traditional craft, storytelling, and event production we are KIN. A sensory based art advisory and curatorial firm crafted by our labor of long time loves, late night brainstorming, and the full, real belief that you are never too young to start an empire or too old to begin a new dream.

DYLAN TURK

The ultimate dreamer, Dylan believes that through beauty we are able to turn fantasies into reality. He leans on deep and varied curatorial experiences to lead KIN’s direction and artistic endeavors. At the heart of his practice is the belief that there are no rules in art—there can’t be. He holds every project we work on to the highest standard of creativity and artistic consideration. From 2015-2022 he served as Special Projects Editor, Architecture & Design at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. At Crystal Bridges he curated Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bachman-Wilson House, All or Nothing and The Garden, Architecture at Home (currently on view), among others.

CHRISTIE TURK

The storyteller, Christie sees the story in everything—the people, the beauty, the subtle things others miss. She is an artist. Her talent and lifetime experience as a working artist and creative gives KIN its grit and soul. She plays a crucial role in how art unites within a space, and also champions KIN’s breakthrough artist program at KIN Art Club. Christie is the founder behind Roll&Tumble Press, a successful letterpress studio based out of Little Rock that redefined the artistic possibilities of that historic medium. At her core, Christie believes in the importance of creativity and the transformational power of beautiful spaces on the soul.

We believe in the people who inspire us: Joan Mitchell, Dan Flavin, Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, Andrew Bolton, Willie & Waylon, Alessandro Michele, and RuPaul.

We believe in cowboy boots, glitter and motorcycle jackets.

We believe that we’ve seen the Marfa Mystery Lights.

We believe that home libraries never go out of style.

We believe that dinner parties should turn into dance parties.

We believe in the hidden courtyards and alleyways of New Orleans.

We don’t drink the Kool-Aid.

We believe there is always more to see, listen to, or taste.

We believe that letting go of certainties makes you more creative.

We believe in breaking rules.

We believe in white tablecloths and old school hotel bars.

We believe in road trips through the desert.

We believe in supporting artists, musicians, and chefs.

We believe that the dining room is the heart of the home.

We believe in random acts of kindness.

We believe in champagne. Always.

We believe that it all comes down to lighting.

We believe that if eavesdropping was an Olympic sport then we’d be gold medal winners.

We believe that art makes you feel magic inside.

We believe that its important to know when to give up and have a margarita.