Creating a Whimsical Studio of Joy

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 work—and 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