T. Young (Tracy, born 1958, St. Paul, MN) grew up in Cottage Grove, a suburb just south of Minnesota’s capital city, St. Paul. Art, photography, and music have always played a significant role in her life and creative development.
In her early years, Tracy focused on painting, but over time, her interest in the business side of art became a driving force. In the mid to late 1990s, she created and led a program dedicated to the business of art, offering lectures and classes to help other creatives pursue their passions professionally.
By 2004, she chose to step back from teaching to return to painting full-time. This marked a pivotal shift in her practice—from folk art to abstraction—launching a deeper exploration of her voice as an abstract artist.
Her work blends color, line, and form to create compositions that evoke rhythm and movement. She currently works out of her studio and gallery space at the Northrup King Building, located in the vibrant Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.
