(1964, North Carolina) Lives and works in Tennessee. Tricia’s work explores personal and societal healing. Her works aim to universalize shared experiences of dysfunction and unease, offering a path towards collective catharsis. Often delving into the language of painting, a distinctive aspect of her work is the development of psychological portraiture that captures the complex inner worlds of friends and family.

She engages in socially conscious artwork that highlights the struggles of marginalized communities, reframing their narratives within the broader context of American identity.

Townes holds an MFA from UNC-Greensboro, and her work has been exhibited in prominent art hubs like Miami, New York, and Chicago. Additionally, Townes has participated in prestigious residencies at Skowhegan, The Fine Arts Work Center, and MassMoCA, among others.