Lara Ige-Jacks is a distinguished artist and curator who has made significant contributions to painting and printmaking since the late 1980s. Her career spans lecturing at Yaba College of Technology’s Fine Art Department and pivotal roles at Bruce Onobrakpeya’s Ovuomaroro Printmaking Studio/Gallery in Lagos and Bhojsons Textile Industries.
Educated at Yaba College of Technology, where she earned her ND in General Art/HND in Painting, Lara furthered her studies with an M.A. in Printmaking from the University of Arts, Camberwell College, London. Her academic journey began at New Era Girls Secondary School in Surulere, Lagos.
Lara’s artistic achievements include receiving prestigious awards such as the “Our Heroes Award” in London and the Professor Bartholomeu Dos Santos Award for Outstanding Achievement in Printmaking. She remains actively engaged in professional organisations such as the Society of Nigerian Artists and the National Council of Women’s Societies in Nigeria.
Recently, Lara showcased her work in “A Glimpse,” a solo exhibition at Didi Museum in Lagos, Nigeria. Her other solo exhibitions, including “Beauty Within” and “Journey Through Life,” explore themes ranging from youth crime to emotional expression. Lara has also participated in notable group exhibitions like “Aurora,” “Ariya: A Celebration of Colour,” and “Nigeria @ 100” at the WAC Gallery, Waterloo, under the Nigerian Art Society UK.
Continuing to shape the art world through her creative endeavours, Lara Ige-Jacks makes significant contributions to the discourse on printmaking and painting.
