Tyra Coach, also known as “Ty Macasso,” is a visual artist, muralist, and creative visionary from Prince George’s County, Maryland. She recently earned her Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), where she was part of the institution’s final graduating class. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Delaware State University.
Tyra’s practice boldly intersects fine art and fashion, drawing on personal, cultural, and stylistic influences to create work that lives beyond the canvas. Her MFA thesis explored how fine artists navigate the fashion world, highlighting the increasingly blurred boundaries between the two disciplines. This passion has led her to collaborate with musicians, designers, and entrepreneurs throughout the DMV area—offering creative direction, graphic design, and visual identity support.
In addition to her independent art practice, Tyra works as an art instructor at Center for Creative Works in Wynnewood, PA, where she teaches adults with intellectual disabilities. She has also contributed to the arts community as a former Museum Technician at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Her work includes vibrant murals across the DMV, painted storytelling that reflects the heart of her community, and projects that connect fashion, fine art, and accessibility. With a unique blend of edge, elegance, and authenticity, Tyra continues to shape her legacy as an artist unafraid to push boundaries.