‘Good Things Come To Those Who Wait’
Yinka Ilori

For Art of London

Award-winning cultural initiative Art of London unveils ‘Good Things Come To Those Who Wait’ by renowned multi-disciplinary artist and designer, Yinka Ilori MBE, curated by New Public.

In response to Anteros, the Greek God of requited love, topping the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, which honours the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury who campaigned to replace child labour with school education, Yinka Ilori felt inspired by Pegasus of Greek mythology. Pegasus, the immortal winged horse, symbolises the ability to make the impossible possible.

Yinka Ilori’s captivating and bold public art installation embellishes the iconic meeting spot with new sculptures for the first time in 132 years. Poised majestically at 23 feet high in an ascending galloping pose, two Pegasus figures soar atop colossal orange and yellow curved plinths emblazoned with uplifting affirmations empowering the public to achieve their dreams.  Infused with Ilori’s signature bold and joyful style, the installation transforms Piccadilly Circus into a literal dreamscape representing the power of inspiration, transformation and the triumph of hope over adversity.

With thanks to Heart of London Business Alliance, Art of London, Westminster City Council, Piccadilly Lights.

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait, 2024

Yinka Ilori (b. 1987)
Steel, Birch Plywood