Acclaimed British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist and designer, Yinka Ilori MBE created the unique hand-painted masterpiece during a two-day live art installation in the courtyard of The Peninsula London. The live art installation formed part of Frieze London 2024, an annual contemporary arts fair. Art aficionados, car enthusiasts, press, guests and visitors are invited to experience this unique fusion of innovation, luxury, and creativity as the Artura is displayed in the courtyard of The Peninsula London until 30th October 2024.
The artwork is derived from a series of floral-inspired prints called ‘Paradise for All.’ The Symbol of a flower represents the interconnectedness of life and the afterlife. With their continuous cycle of beauty, bud and bloom, becoming and being, flowers symbolise impermanence and rebirth. They remind us of the here and now and make us aware of a higher power beyond life, which is paradise.
Following a three-month journey across the UK where it will be displayed at each of the McLaren showrooms, the bonnet of this one-of-a-kind automotive masterpiece will be auctioned as an art piece by Art of Wishes, with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish, a world-leading children's charity.
Known for his bold use of colour and narrative-driven designs, Ilori’s partnership with Art of Wishes began in 2023, when he brought his bright and joyful designs to the event invitations, tablecloths and stage for the Art of Wishes’ renowned bi-annual gala, a fundraising initiative that brings the art world together to raise funds for Make-A-Wish.
“We are so grateful to McLaren for this wonderfully creative initiative at The Peninsula London, to Yinka Ilori for so kindly donating his time and talent, and to Art of Wishes for continuing to bring the art world together to make wishes come true. This inspiring collaboration will ultimately help restore childhood for children around the world facing critical illness.”
- Luciano Manzo, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish International
The artwork is derived from a series of floral-inspired prints called ‘Paradise for All.’ The Symbol of a flower represents the interconnectedness of life and the afterlife. With their continuous cycle of beauty, bud and bloom, becoming and being, flowers symbolise impermanence and rebirth. They remind us of the here and now and make us aware of a higher power beyond life, which is paradise.
Following a three-month journey across the UK where it will be displayed at each of the McLaren showrooms, the bonnet of this one-of-a-kind automotive masterpiece will be auctioned as an art piece by Art of Wishes, with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish, a world-leading children's charity.
Known for his bold use of colour and narrative-driven designs, Ilori’s partnership with Art of Wishes began in 2023, when he brought his bright and joyful designs to the event invitations, tablecloths and stage for the Art of Wishes’ renowned bi-annual gala, a fundraising initiative that brings the art world together to raise funds for Make-A-Wish.
“We are so grateful to McLaren for this wonderfully creative initiative at The Peninsula London, to Yinka Ilori for so kindly donating his time and talent, and to Art of Wishes for continuing to bring the art world together to make wishes come true. This inspiring collaboration will ultimately help restore childhood for children around the world facing critical illness.”
- Luciano Manzo, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish International
