What happens when joy and grief share the same canvas?
Artist and designer Yinka Ilori joins MINDED to talk about designing emotional spaces, drawing from community, and how colour became his creative language. He shares the personal stories behind his vibrant workâand what it really takes to stay grounded while being seen as a public ambassador for joy.
We also discuss the promise and risks of AI in art, and why emotional connection still matters more than ever.
Topics:
Purpose in creative practice
Grief, joy, and emotional design
AI and the future of public art
Mentorship, memory, and heritage
Building a studio that fuels imagination
