Mariyo Yagi is a Japanese artist and designer known for her diverse artistic practice, which includes sculpture, installation, and environmental art. Her work often explores the concept of "Nawa," a Japanese word for rope, which she uses as a metaphor for connection and unity. Yagi's creations range from intimate sculptures to monumental installations, reflecting her interest in transforming spaces and engaging with communities. She has also designed lighting products. Her artworks are the result of her personal theoretical research on the word “Nawa” (rope in Japanese, which metaphorically connects Humanity), are spiral sculptures in diverse materials and dimensions, even monumental, that can be found in Europe, the United States and Asia.