Yumi Yamazaki
October 30, 2025
Yumi Yamazaki
Fine Artist, Art Director and HIDEOUT Creator
Hey Yumi! Thank you for doing this interview! You seem incredibly busy juggling your personal artwork, art direction role, and running HIDEOUT. How do you manage it all, and what does a typical week look like for you?
Hi! Thanks for having me
You studied Digital Media at Otis College of Art and Design. What was that experience like, and what compelled you to pursue the challenging path of being an artist?
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During your time as a student, was there any particular class, professor, or lesson that marked a turning point in your development. Something that helped bridge the gap from amateur to professional?
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Your personal work features an impressive array of styles, mediums, and layers of complexity. What drives this diversity?
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You seem very involved in the traditional fine art gallery world. How did you break into gallery exhibitions, and how does that side of your practice complement your commercial work?
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You're currently working as an Art Director for SUP Inc. What does a typical day look like in that role, and could you tell us about some of the projects you're currently working on?
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As an Art Director, what qualities or skills do you typically look for when hiring artists? Are there any red flags that student should be aware of?
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What's next for Yumi?
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