> Animation> Installation> Graphic> About> Contact About ART DIRECTION & DESIGN for motion pictures Originally trained as a photographer, Yuri started her career in publishing and WWW in TOKYO. Based in LONDON since 2001, freelancing since 2002 as well as had been an art director and animator at THE GRAY CIRCLE, the vidoe production company in London. Working on big and small projects worldwide. Design and Art direct stage projection for performing arts such as Opera, Musical, Play, Contemporary dance, Concert and other live performances. Most recent projects include The Lord of the Rings on stage (musical) world premier in Toronto 2006, Europe premier in London 2007. Back in Japan since 2008.