Yinka Ilori
London, United Kingdom
Art Medium
Design
Installation Art
Mixed Media
Art Style
Found Objects
Furniture Design
Public Art
About the Artist
Yinka Ilori is a celebrated British-Nigerian artist and designer whose vibrant and distinctive work spans furniture, public art installations, and architectural interventions. His practice is characterized by a joyous use of bold colors, geometric patterns, and a profound connection to his Nigerian heritage, often drawing inspiration from traditional Nigerian parables and fabrics. Ilori's work aims to inject optimism and playfulness into everyday spaces, promoting themes of community, sustainability, and cultural storytelling. His designs are not merely aesthetic; they are imbued with narrative and purpose, transforming urban environments and objects into engaging, uplifting experiences that celebrate diversity and shared human experience.