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Cartwheel of Dreams
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Yinka Ilori, a multidisciplinary designer with a unique style; renowned for his colourful, bold, and African contemporary visuals.

Commissioned by Apple, he created Cartwheel of Dreams for Black History Month, featured on the iOS App Store. Yinka created this artwork to symbolize movement, growth, and affirmation, in celebration of Black culture and identity.

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“The artwork titled ‘Cartwheel of Dreams,’ created by Yinka Ilori for Apple in celebration of Black History Month 2025, is inspired by the sentiment of a spinning wheel, weaving transformative elements together to create a magical world. Ilori offers these Words of Affirmation to uplift the Black community”
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Yinka writes “The wheel represents a source of inspiration, offering hope and joy. It encourages us to be self-starters, proactively shaping our own destinies, and inspiring others to do so. The spinning wheel symbolises transition and constant movement, pouring out of joy, knowledge, and blessings.”
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Yinka has worked with global brands like Lego, Adidas, Pepsi, Universal Music and Pinterest. Yinka keeps bringing cultural narratives to life through his striking designs.

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