Yuri Darius is a Surinamese American artist born and raised in the Bronx, New York. Surrounded by influential art from an early age, she was inspired to enroll in the High School of Art and Design. There she explored a range of artistic mediums, from painting to film photography. Her passion for the arts led her to earn a master's degree in Art Direction from Academy of Art University in San Francisco.

A passionate photographic artist, Yuri uses her lens to capture the raw beauty of the natural world. With a keen eye for composition and a deep appreciation for light and shadow, she creates visuals that stir a sense of wonder and SOUL, an inner emotion expressed through fine art. Whether she’s capturing the stillness of water in long exposure, the vibrant depth of human expression, or the quiet power of a landscape, Yuri's portfolio reflects a rich and varied range of subjects and moods. Her artistry extends beyond fine art photography; she  travels on photographic expeditions, documents her journeys through video, and works hands-on in the darkroom to produce film. With each click of the shutter, Yuri Darius invites us to pause, look more closely, and rediscover the beauty in the world around us.