Born in the United States, Trisha Donnelly has established a significant career as a conceptual artist known for her elusive and often enigmatic approach to art-making. She holds a position as a Clinical Associate Professor of Studio Art at New York University and maintains a studio practice based in San Francisco.

Donnelly’s work is characterized by its resistance to singular categorization, frequently employing a diverse range of media including performance, sound, and installation. Her practice often engages with the viewer through subtle, atmospheric shifts and a deliberate ambiguity that challenges traditional modes of artistic reception.

Her work continues to be featured in major international institutional contexts, including recent inclusion in thematic surveys exploring the intersection of contemporary practice and historical artistic legacies. She is currently represented by prominent galleries such as Galerie Buchholz, Matthew Marks Gallery, and Galerie Eva Presenhuber.