Places That Build Their Dreams
Standing over three- feet high, Places That Build Their Dreams is fashioned by hand and decorated in the blue and white of the late 18th century chinoiserie-inspired Willow pattern, but resonant also of the indigo-coloured fabrics of his Nigerian heritage – pays tribute to Ilori’s multi-cultural childhood home in Islington and the lives of immigrant families in the UK. With a photograph of the estate where he grew up wrapped around its centre and an intricate dove crowning its top to represent peace, Ilori has chosen to mix the patterns swathing both the neck and base of the trophy to reflect the crossroads of life and hope he draws from the past, present and future.
Edition of 2.
| Dimensions | 100 cm |
|---|---|
| Diameter ø | 50 cm |
| Collection | Places That Build Their Dreams |
| Designer | Yinka Ilori |
| Made In | Stoke-on-Trent, England |
| Care | Clean with a soft damp cloth |
MEET THE DESIGNER
Yinka Ilori
Yinka Ilori is a multi-disciplinary artist and designer whose bold visual language draws on his British-Nigerian heritage to convey new narratives through contemporary design.
Drawing on Nigerian parables and verbal traditions, Ilori touches on a multitude of themes that resonate with a global audience. His work is underpinned by the belief that art and design should be accessible to all.
Humorous, provocative and playful, his projects demonstrate how design can bring together communities and have a positive impact on society, evoking a sense of joy and optimism. Often using the city as his canvas, he reimagines spaces to encourage a sense of community and invites audiences to engage and participate in his work and its surroundings.
Innovative Designers.
Industrial Craftsmanship.
5 Generations of Knowledge.
Essential objects and special pieces hand crafted by our master potters in Stoke-on-Trent.
