Omolara Ayoade Ige Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Omolara Ayoade Ige
Omolara Ayoade Ige: A Voice Carved in Animation and Social Commentary Born in the vibrant metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria, in 1963, Omolara Ayoade Ige – also known as Lara Ige Jacks – has emerged as a compelling voice within contemporary African art. Her journey began not within formal art academies, but through practical experience, initially as a textile designer for Bhojson Industries and later as an assistant studio artist to Ovumaror
o Caller in Mushin, Lagos. These early roles provided invaluable insight into the cultural landscape of Nigeria and honed her observational skills – crucial elements that would later inform the potent social commentary woven throughout her work. It’s this grounding in everyday life, combined with a keen artistic sensibility, that distinguishes Ige's approach to animation and visual storytelling. The Genesis of ‘Damilola Taylor’ and Ea…