Dyllan Nguyen

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Dyllan Nguyen’s work exists at the intersection of art, design, education, and advocacy. He is co-founder of Non Issue Studio, a collaboration with Brooke Scibelli spanning over a decade, creating commissioned works and workshops to foster creativity and access to art for all ages. A student at heart, Dyllan seeks opportunities to stoke his curiosity and values learning from everyone he encounters. He views creative pursuits—making and using tools—as foundational to the human experience and is dedicated to connecting people with opportunities to explore this aspect of themselves.  At Olin College, Dyllan teaches sculpture courses and supports community members in bringing their ideas to life across the college’s many fabrication facilities.

Before joining Olin, Dyllan taught and managed shop and studio spaces at other institutions and in non-profit settings throughout the Northeast. His teaching practice centers on helping students build agency through hands-on engagement, developing skills and confidence that extend beyond the studio. Creating a sense of belonging in historically exclusive spaces has been a consistent priority in his career, and he is proud to bring that commitment to the Shop team at Olin.

Dyllan’s studio work has been widely exhibited in Boston, across the United States, and internationally. His recent projects explore play, empathy, and building understanding across differences. In 2024, he presented a solo exhibition of interactive works titled Fair Play at The Crossings Gallery at the Harvard Ed Portal. The exhibition, developed in part during a residency at the Harvard ArtLab, was the capstone project of his participation in the Harvard Ed Portal’s Artist Pipeline program, supported by Arts Connect International. Previously, as director of a design studio with a team of 25 youth apprentices, he contributed to several permanently installed sculptural projects throughout Greater Boston. In 2023, he had the opportunity to collaborate with Toronto-based CoDesign Abroad on a project in Petén, Guatemala, supporting economic development through design and fabrication partnerships with local organizations.