About Yuri

Yuri was born and raised in Nagoya, Japan and currently works and lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Since she was little, her favorite books were always encyclopedias of living things, and she would be excited by all the fantastical creatures that she saw in movies. After high school, she attended school to learn special effects makeup in Tokyo. The encounter of stop-motion animation films from the Czech Republic made a huge impact on her, and made her realize that her passion to create went beyond expression through technical skill; she desired her work to be more physically tangible as well as relatable to others. She moved to Boston and found her love for metalsmithing and jewelry at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and completed her BFA in 2009.

She has focused her work to explore the invention and expression of both humans and nature ever since. She delves into these themes using both hand fabrication as well as hand carved lost wax casting techniques in precious metal. Her jewelry and sculpture have been exhibited in galleries and institutions throughout the United States.

About Work

My work is often inspired by the forms, patterns and relational intricacies that are found within nature and man-made systems. Looking within the fine details of these worlds offers a wonderfully eccentric palate for exploring surreal elements, dark humor, satire, and illogical frames. Playing with the practical and norms of forms, particularly with kinetics, helps to add an experience of surprise within a familiar character. Primarily made from precious metals, I integrate traditional metalsmithing techniques while developing new skills to widen my expression within my craft.

Stock List

Mobilia Gallery

348 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

www.mobilia-gallery.com

The Silver Fern

145 E Spring Street suit B-1,Cookeville, Tennessee

www.thesilverfernshop.com

Monique Rancourt Jewelry and Artisan Gallery

289 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453

www.moniquerancourt.com