Mark Yurkiw began his journey in science, studying astrogeophysics, but soon discovered that art offered him a more intuitive and imaginative way to explore the world. Drawn to problem-solving through visual expression, he transitioned into the arts. He founded Think 3D, a pioneering studio in Manhattan that specialized in sculptural storytelling, transforming ideas into tangible, three-dimensional experiences.

Over several decades, Yurkiw developed more than 2,000 projects for clients ranging from international museums and corporations to celebrities and humanitarian organizations. His work appeared in Vanity Fair, Lancôme, and even at the White House and the United Nations. One of his most enduring public pieces—a life-sized Statue of Liberty shivering on a curb—helped New York Cares collect over a million coats for the homeless.

Long before 3D printers and immersive design became mainstream, Yurkiw was inventing materials, shaping physical models, and creating installations that helped people understand complex ideas through form and space. His work blurred the boundaries between science, art, and communication.

After the events of September 11, Yurkiw shifted his focus from commercial projects to those that promote education, creativity, and social impact. He designed a solar-powered “One Room School House” for a child through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, equipping it with 3D tools so that any idea could become a reality. Later, he created the “Castle in the Sky” for a children’s hospital—an imaginative rooftop workshop where young patients could build robots, toys, or anything they dreamed of, using tablets, 3D printers, and modular electronics.

For Yurkiw, art is a pathway to possibility, a way to imagine futures that don't yet exist - “If I create what is possible, then perhaps the kids will tell me what’s possible.”