Tyra Johnson

About Tyra Johnson

I’ve always been called to explore everything life has to offer, and that curiosity still shapes my path.For nine years, I built my career in project management within the tech industry, leading software implementations, managing enterprise accounts, and coordinating complex cross-functional work. I learned how to build trust, navigate moving parts, and bring structure to big ideas.At the same time, I was building a creative ecosystem I could live in for the long haul.My studio practice grew out of a deep pull toward art, landscape, and architecture. Today, through Tyra J Studio, I create sculptural installations that live somewhere between art and environment, often working with clay, plaster, cellulose fiber, sand, pigment, stone, and metal. Some projects are commissioned for commercial and healthcare spaces. Others are independent and immersive. All of them are rooted in a larger exploration of identity, land, and the spaces we inhabit.I’m also the Founder and Creative Director of Indra Project, a multidisciplinary platform producing immersive experiences, site-specific activations, and media work centered around narrative and place. It’s an extension of my belief that environments, whether physical or performative, can shift how we see ourselves.In addition to my studio and creative direction work, I serve as Board President of Friends of Darryl Ratcliff, supporting the preservation and amplification of Darryl Ratcliff’s artistic legacy through exhibitions, scholarship, and community programming.At this point in my career, I don’t see creativity and structure as opposites. I see them as partners. My work lives in that balance, where strategy supports intuition and environments are built to be experienced, not just viewed.

Experience

1. Creative Director

   Tyra J Studio Llc

   Aug 2018 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Conceptualize, design, and fabricate sculptures and art installations, ranging from public spaces to private commissions- Exhibit artwork in the African American Museum of Dallas, Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello in Venice, Latino Cultural Center in Dallas, 500x Gallery in Dallas, The Other Art Fair Chicago, Brooklyn, and Dallas editions- Collaborate closely with independent clients and interior designers to understand their vision and preferences, ensuring each project aligns with their artistic and aesthetic goals- Manage a team of skilled artisans and technicians, overseeing every aspect of the production process to maintain the highest quality standards- Establish and maintain relationships with art galleries, curators, and collectors to expand the reach and recognition of the business- Successfully manage and actively participate in prominent art fairs and trade shows across the US, showcasing artwork to a diverse audience while fostering valuable connections within the art and interior design industry.

Education

• Texas Christian University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Project Planning
• Program Coordination
• Teaching
• Sports Injuries
• Patient Safety
• Healthcare Consulting
• Program Development
• Fitness Training
• Life Sciences
• Medicare Compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Sports Medicine
• Workflow Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Exercise Science
• Anatomy
• Laboratory Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Sports
• Exercise Physiology
• Customer Service
• Human Physiology
• Patient Education
• Public Speaking
• Rehabilitation
• Human Anatomy