Artist & Sculptor

Public Art Commissions

A softly lit clay-model scene of a large organic sculptural form suspended in a vast public atrium, warm beige and ivory tones with gentle shadows

Art in the Public Realm

Large-scale commissions that engage civic spaces, transit hubs, and cultural venues across the United States.

Yuriko Yamaguchi has executed major public art commissions for airports, convention centers, and transit systems. Each project responds to its architectural context while exploring themes of interconnection, energy, and organic form.

A clay-model rendering of interconnected sculptural nodes suspended above a busy airport concourse, soft terracotta and cream hues

Hartsfield International Airport

Atlanta, Georgia. A permanent installation at one of the world's busiest airports, integrating mixed-media elements into the passenger experience.

A rounded clay-model form suggesting a large wall-mounted sculptural relief in a convention hall, muted ochre and pale gray tones

Washington Convention Center

Washington, DC. A site-specific commission for the nation's capital, designed to complement the monumental scale of the convention center interior.

A clay-model depiction of a flowing sculptural installation along a light-rail platform, soft sage green and warm sandstone colors

Light Rail Project (CATS)

Charlotte, North Carolina. Commissioned for the Charlotte Area Transit System, bringing sculptural presence to daily commuter environments.

A clay-model of a delicate web-like installation suspended in an airport station, translucent ivory and pale amber tones

Wonder of Wonders

Permanent installation at Washington Dulles International Airport Station A. Featured in 2013, this work transforms a transit corridor into a contemplative space.