Jyo John Mulloor
Fusing AI Imagination & Visual Storytelling
By Marina Ezzat Alfred
Jyo John Mulloor is a Dubai-based digital artist and creative director whose work sits at the cutting edge of art, technology and cultural imagination. With over a decade of experience as a graphic artist, retoucher, CGI designer, and AI innovator, he has established a distinctive voice in the visual arts world. From surreal digital wearables to evocative AI-generated historical selfies, his portfolio blends emotional impact with experimental technique.
Originally from Kerala, India, Jyo grew into the digital realm largely as a self-taught creator. For many years he honed his craft across graphic retouching, 3D CGI and visual communication while working with brands such as Samsung, Hyundai, Gucci, Ikea, Red Bull and Burj Al Arab. With more than 13 years in the industry, he developed a reputation for concept-driven design delivered with meticulous attention to detail.
Over the past few years Jyo has become best known for pioneering AI-assisted art. His celebrated “Selfies From The Past” series envisions historical icons like Mahatma Gandhi, Queen Margaret, Che Guevara and Bob Marley in modern-style selfies created through AI. This project captivated audiences and highlighted his belief that AI can rejuvenate collective memory by bringing legendary figures into a relatable frame. The initiative went viral and significantly raised his visibility internationally.
Jyo’s creative exploration extends to imaginative scenarios such as snow-laden Dubai, lush green versions of the city, Martian analogues and reimagined cultural landscapes drawn from the UAE national colours. Each concept draws deeply on local narrative and futuristic vision, often blending tradition with speculative fantasy. These artworks have attracted attention from institutions including the Dubai Museum of the Future and governmental bodies in the UAE.
He remains active as the founder of JJM AI Studio which serves as his research and creative hub where he merges AI, Photoshop, 3D tools and traditional design methodologies. The studio is committed to pushing the intersection of art and intelligence while preserving expressive depth and human intention. Jyo travels, exhibits and conducts workshops globally, advocating for designers, artists and students to view AI not as a shortcut but as an extension of their creative vision.
Mulloor’s visual signature spans surreal wearable art, such as his custom helmet series with hyperreal textures, and inventive retouching that blends the human body with unexpected objects. His projects like “Barefoot” and “Shoe Emotions” transform everyday items into thoughtful narratives about identity and movement. His work with headdresses, goggles and sculptural accessories creates sharp juxtapositions between digital surrealism and embodied experience.
Education plays a central role in Jyo’s creative mission. He regularly speaks at creative conferences and leads workshops on how AI can be used transparently and responsibly in design workflows. He believes traditional artistry and AI-powered creation should coexist and complement each other, enriching rather than displacing human input.
Thematically Jyo’s work navigates history, culture and future imaginaries. Whether rendering historical leaders in selfie form or reshaping Dubai into landscapes of snow or greenery, his art invites viewers to question reality and envision alternate worlds. It explores how technology can unlock new narratives, rooted in place, memory and identity.
Today Jyo John Mulloor stands as a voice for a new generation of artists who bridge analog and digital, heritage and innovation, feeling and code. His journey demonstrates that meaningful artistry in the digital era is not about abandoning tradition, but weaving it into experimentation with intention and imagination.
Whether through his Instagram feed, JJM AI Studio portfolio, exhibitions or speaking engagements, Jyo John Mulloor continues to challenge, delight and inspire with art that reimagines the world in every glance.
