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Yinka Ilori Debuts a Bold + Juicy Homewares Collection

12.15.20 | By
Yinka Ilori Debuts a Bold + Juicy Homewares Collection

London-based multidisciplinary artist Yinka Ilori has launched his debut homewares collection, and it’s overflowing with juicy saturated colors and geometrically bold patterns. Of British-Nigerian descent, Ilori uses his heritage to tell stories through contemporary design. Every project has an air of fun and joy about it, bringing Nigerian verbal tradition into the conversation and touching on global themes that are sure to resonate with audiences the world over.

homewares

My first homeware collection is a continuation of design work inspired by my own British Nigerian heritage and childhood. It’s a colorful celebration of two cultures expressed through abstract, technicolor pattern and contemporary craft. Unexpected, functional household items – that evoke memories from my own upbringing – have been reworked as colorful artworks. Each has their own narrative and back-story, meant to instill a sense of optimism and joy, to act in their own small way as a distraction to the dark times that we’re facing this year.

pillows

Jacquard Cushion Covers

pillow

Jacquard Cushion Cover

table setting

serving tray

Melamine Tray

Enamel Mug

tabletop

dinner plate

Stoneware Dinner Plate

serving bowl

Stoneware Serving Bowl

tabletop

placemats

Placemats

table with tablecloth

Jacquard Tablecloth

tea towels

Jacquard Tea Towels

rug

Tibetan Wool Rug

Learn more about YInka Ilori’s debut homewares collection at shop.yinkailori.com.

Photos by Andy Stagg.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.