Selected artwork
Six selected works exploring portraiture, human connection, cultural identity, and the spaces we share. Select a piece to see it larger and read about the work.
Figurative composition
Figurative composition
A seated figure holds another body in a composition shaped by grief, care, and sacrifice. Cool gray forms are held against a restless field of yellow and ochre, placing intimate human connection within an atmosphere of turmoil.
Inquire about this artworkSymbolic portraiture
Symbolic portraiture
A central figure faces outward amid overlapping bodies, wings, and sweeping gestures. The dense composition explores the tension between self-possession and outside pressure: identity, cultural influence, and the emotional demands of visibility.
Inquire about this artworkPortraiture
Portraiture
A young woman looks over her shoulder, meeting the viewer with a direct gaze. Warm skin tones and violet shadows emerge from a layered field of green and ochre. Expressive edges allow the portrait to move between recognizable likeness and a shifting atmosphere.
Inquire about this artworkFigurative scene
Figurative scene
Several figures share the close space of a diner counter. Glances move across the scene while contrasting patterns, abrupt edges, and bright passages create a lively rhythm. The work brings individual presence into a shared social space.
Inquire about this artworkPortraiture and digital culture
Portraiture and digital culture
A woman’s profile appears within a field of interface windows, tools, and graphic marks. Vivid yellow interrupts the dark surrounding space, bringing the face into focus. The composition considers the relationship between personal presence and the systems through which images are made and seen.
Inquire about this artworkExpressive portraiture
Expressive portraiture
Closed eyes and a downward turn of the head create an inward mood. Pale passages across the face meet dark, flowing marks and loose layers below. The shifting edges leave room for the viewer to linger between the figure’s expression and the movement of the surface.
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Meet the artist
Tyrone Perry is a Memphis-based visual artist and educator. With more than three years of experience in arts education, he connects studio practice with creative learning. Through painting, drawing, and digital media, his work considers identity, memory, and the connections people carry with them.
Psomnia Studios brings that work together, from original pieces and personal commissions to art experiences that invite others into the creative process.
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A family portrait. A tribute to someone you love. An original piece that begins with a personal idea. Let’s explore what the work could become.
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More than three years in arts education and four years of art club leadership inform a practice built around creative growth and connection. Psomnia Studios welcomes conversations with schools, organizations, and creative partners about bringing meaningful art experiences to more people.
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