Danielle Yukari is a Japanese-Brazilian visual artist based in Helsinki, Finland.

Inspired by the visual world and interested in the politics of imagination, Yukari's practice is guided by experimentation, freedom, and intuition. Her creative process begins with a deeply personal experience, in which memories, words, and gestures become references to her own existence.

Reflecting on ritual, gesture, time, and ancestry, Yukari combines ceramic, fabric, and paper to create sculptures and objects in which the act of making is integral to the work. Moving between sculpture and functionality, her works form installations that encourage contemplation and interaction.

As part of Yukari's research, she collaborates with artists, creating exhibitions in her studio space, opening a place for experimentation and presentation of works without commercial pressure. This format encourages exchange and transforms the studio into a public space for gathering and engaging with artistic processes.

In dialogue with contemporary art, design, and craftsmanship, Yukari has worked with ceramics for over twelve years. Holding a BA in Fashion Design (São Paulo, 2011), she shifted her focus to ceramics and visual arts in 2014. Her work has been presented in São Paulo, Los Angeles, New York, Helsinki, and Hiroshima.

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