THE SENSUAL FUSION OF NATURE AND MYTH
Yoko Kubrick's art unearths the connections between nature, mythology, and universal beauty, encapsulating the Aesthetic Consciousness Movement. Growing up in Czechoslovakia, Guam, and Hawaii, she was immersed in diverse cultures with deep-rooted ties to sculpture. These encounters shaped her reverence for sculptural traditions.
Driven by her passion for aesthetic harmony and the transformative power of beauty in art, architecture, and design, Kubrick focuses on timeless aesthetics and the use of traditional materials such as marble and bronze. Her work invites viewers to explore the allure of certain forms and the mind's perception of beauty.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Yoko Kubrick's artistic practice investigates the impact of nature’s sensuality on human perception, combining the raw beauty of elements such as flowers, curves, and landscapes with classical and comparative mythology. Her work explores themes of universal aesthetics, the collective unconscious, and shared imagery that transcends cultural boundaries. Inspired by avant-garde sculptors such as Constantin Brancusi, Jean Arp, Barbara Hepworth, Isamu Noguchi, and the painter Georgia O’Keeffe, Kubrick explores emotion through abstract forms.
ABOUT YOKO
Yoko Kubrick, a Japanese-American sculptor in California, crafts abstract sculptures shaped by nature's forms. She intertwines these shapes with tales from classical mythology, recognizing recurring stories across time and space emanating from the collective unconscious. Half Japanese and half Czech, Kubrick's art bears the influence of Czech Art Nouveau, marrying intricate designs with her multicultural background.
Believing certain shapes resonate universally due to shared symbols, motifs, and imagery, her childhood on Guam and in Czechoslovakia sparked a fascination with mythology and sculptural traditions. As the first American-born in her family, she embraces a cross-cultural perspective, threading together her Japanese and Czech heritage.
Choosing marble, natural stones, and bronze, Kubrick pays homage to the earth, grounding her work in materials born from its depths. With a B.A. in Environmental Studies and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, her commitment to environmental consciousness is palpable.
Her artistic journey, honed through traditional atelier apprenticeships, reflects elements of Japonism, infusing her sculptures with a unique blend of Japanese aesthetics. Featured in notable publications and exhibited widely, Kubrick's work finds a lasting home in public spaces and private estates.
