Tressa Jones

Artist Statement

My artistic research centers on print media as a means to explore the passage of time and the accompanying sensations of loss and absence. I draw metaphors from both built and natural environments to investigate and communicate the physiological and psychological dimensions of these themes. Recently, my inquiry has expanded to include the concepts of stewardship and motherhood, along with their interconnected experiences.

Bio

Tressa Jones is an artist, printmaker, and educator whose work explores themes of temporality, perception, and motherhood. In addition to her studio practice, she is dedicated to fostering artistic engagement within communities and advocating for the essential role of artists in society.

Originally from Boston, MA, Jones holds a BS in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, completed post-baccalaureate studies in Printmaking at New Mexico Highlands University, and earned her MFA from the University of Montana. Her work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally. Tressa currently resides in Berkeley, California, with her husband and daughter.