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Artemis, sculpture carved in Calacatta Michelangelo | Sculptures by Yoko Kubrick | Filoli in Woodside
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Yoko Kubrick

Artemis, sculpture carved in Calacatta Michelangelo

Featured In Filoli, Woodside, CA

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In the realm of ancient Greek religion and mythology, Artemis radiates with divine power as the embodiment of femininity, strength, and the untamed wild. Inspired by this captivating goddess, "Artemis" emerges from the exquisite Calacatta Michelangelo marble—a pristine stone adorned with delicate, warm golden veins.

Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, stands as the twin sister to Apollo, both born from an extramarital union. Denied sanctuary on land by Zeus' jealous wife, Hera, Leto finds solace on the island of Delos, where the divine siblings enter the world. As the elder twin, Artemis assists her mother in the birth of Apollo, cementing her role as a kourotrophic deity—a protector and nurturer of young children and women. She assumes a multifaceted nature, both bringing and relieving disease, and becomes a cherished goddess of childbirth and midwifery, revered alongside Eileithyia and Hera.

Artemis embodies the essence of femininity and independence, embracing her identity as a virgin goddess. As one of the revered three virgin goddesses, her domain remains unconquered by the influence of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and lust. Much like Athena and Hestia, Artemis chooses to remain unmarried, dedicating herself to the preservation of chastity and autonomy. Roaming the sacred forests of Greece, she is accompanied by an entourage of nymphs, mortal followers, and hunters, connecting deeply with the untamed wilderness, the hunt, and the natural world.

Item Artemis, sculpture carved in Calacatta Michelangelo
Created by Yoko Kubrick
Yoko Kubrick
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2019
American abstract sculptor creating large scale work for gardens, private estates, hotels, hospitality and public art spaces.

Meet Yoko Kubrick, a Japanese-American sculptor whose artistry is deeply rooted in the raw allure of nature. Based in California, she weaves the essence of natural elements into her abstract and stylized forms.

Drawing inspiration from her diverse heritage, Yoko finds resonance in the origins of Art Nouveau, with a particular admiration for Japonism that originated in Japan. Embracing this rich artistic heritage, she infuses a contemporary interpretation into these graceful shapes, breathing new life into timeless aesthetics.

Yoko's artistic journey has been marked by dedication and a thirst for knowledge. After a brief period at the Accademia di Belle Arte in Carrara, she chose to follow her passion and joined a professional studio in Pietrasanta, where she immersed herself in the world of master sculptors. Learning from the best, she honed her skills in modeling, marble carving, and learning about the history and culture of the ancient art form of marble sculpture, which has shaped her unique artistic practice.

Celebrating feminine energy and the essence of nature, Yoko's sculptures offer a harmonious balance and polarity to predominantly masculine spaces in architecture. With her vision, she crafts captivating focal points that immerse spaces in the serene beauty of the natural world.

Throughout her artistic journey, Yoko has worked in renowned studios in Pietrasanta and Carrara, surrounded by colleagues with a wealth of experience and artistic heritage. She draws inspiration from the rich history and scenic landscapes, infusing her sculptures with a reverence for the natural world.