The Sensual Fusion of Nature and Myth

Yoko Kubrick's art explores the connections between nature, mythology, and universal beauty, uncovering the deeper meaning attributed to shapes and symbols that resonate within the collective unconscious. Growing up in Czechoslovakia, Guam, and Hawaii, Kubrick was immersed in diverse cultures with rich sculptural traditions. These experiences shaped her lifelong passion for creating sculptures that convey timeless stories and forms.

Her work, driven by a passion for harmony and the transformative power of beauty, focuses on traditional materials like marble and bronze. Kubrick’s sculptures invite viewers to explore how certain forms and symbols influence human perception, revealing the universal meaning that transcends cultural boundaries.

Artist Statement

Yoko Kubrick’s artistic practice investigates the sensual impact of nature on human perception, blending the raw beauty of flowers, curves, and landscapes with the narratives of classical and comparative mythology. Her work delves into universal aesthetics and the shared imagery that transcends cultures, tapping into the collective unconscious. Inspired by avant-garde sculptors such as Constantin Brancusi, Jean Arp, Barbara Hepworth, Isamu Noguchi, and painter Georgia O’Keeffe, Kubrick captures emotion and meaning through abstract forms, revealing the powerful connection between nature, myth, and the human experience.

About Yoko Kubrick

Yoko Kubrick, a Japanese-American sculptor based in California, crafts abstract sculptures that fuse nature’s organic forms with classical mythology, uncovering recurring stories that speak to the collective unconscious. With a heritage that is half Japanese and half Czech, Kubrick’s work is influenced by the detailed elegance of Czech Art Nouveau and her multicultural background.

Her childhood in Guam and Czechoslovakia sparked an early fascination with mythology and sculptural traditions. As the first American-born in her family, Kubrick weaves her Japanese and Czech heritage into her art, creating pieces that reflect a cross-cultural perspective.

Working with marble, natural stones, and bronze, Kubrick honors the earth by grounding her sculptures in natural materials. With a B.A. in Environmental Studies and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, her understanding of the symbolic power of art deepens her artistic approach.

Kubrick’s artistic path, shaped by traditional atelier apprenticeships, reflects influences of Japonism, adding a unique Japanese aesthetic to her work. Her sculptures have been featured in prominent publications and exhibitions and are found in public spaces and private collections around the world.